Valproic Acid VALP
| Method(s) | Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Depakene® |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. Also acceptable: Lithium heparin plasma. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8ºC. |
| Stability | Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 month |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 1010159 |
| CPTCode | 80164 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
|
50-100 mcg/mL |
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