Test Code TEGR Carbamazepine, Total
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 4-12 µg/mL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >18 µg/mL
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a green-top tube(s) prior to morning dose.
Note: 1. Include date, time, amount and route of last dose, and a list of other drugs patient is taking on request form.
2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Store sample at 2-8C for up to 48 hours. Freeze sample for longer storage. Do not use sample that has been at room temperature for longer than eight (8) hours.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80156
Methodology
Turbidimetric Immunoassay