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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB21 Carbamazepine Level, Total
Collection Information
Samples for therapeutic drug monitoring are ideally drawn via peripheral venipuncture
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GoldM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 2 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 5 Days
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CARBAMAZEPINE | 3432-2 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB21 Carbamazepine level, total: 80156
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)