Valproic Acid Level

Additional Codes

LAB24

MBMC Main Laboratory

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay

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

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

50.0-100.0 mcg/mL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >100 mcg/mL

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:

80164

5 days Refrigerated