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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB24 Valproic Acid Level, Total
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: 4 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 2 Days
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 3 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| VALPROIC ACID | 4086-5 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB24 Valproic Acid Level, Total: 80164
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)