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Test Code VALPR Valproic Acid, Total

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration:  50-100 µg/mL

Critical value (automatic call-back):  >135 µg/mL

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a green-top tube(s). 

Trough level should be drawn just prior to next dose.

Note:  Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.

Samples may be stored at 2-8C for up to two (2) days of freeze for longer storage.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80164

Methodology

Turbidimetric Immunoassay (PETINIA)