Carbamazepine Level

Additional Codes

LAB21

MBMC Main Laboratory

Kinetic interaction of microparticles (KIMS)

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions: Draw trough level 30 minutes prior to dose. Peak level should be drawn approximately 12 hours following dose.

Additional Information: Indicate peak or trough.

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Ambient

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Therapeutic range: 4-12 ug/mL

Critical value (automatic call-back): >12 mcg/mL (first time per admission)

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

80156

5 days Refrigerated