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HelpTest ID BLOD0533 Valproic Acid
AKA
Depakane, Depakene, Depakote
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection. Draw within 30 minutes of next dose.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
80164