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Test Code VALP Valproic Acid (Depakote) Level

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Collection Information

 Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Blood 0.1 mL Light Green (lith. heparin) top
Gold top
Marble Red top		  

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
VALP ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years 50 - 100 > 150 ug/mL

Specimen Stability

7 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

Collection Instructions

Peak: Draw 1-3 hours after oral dose

Trough: Draw immediately prior to next oral dose

LOINC

4086-5

CPT

80164