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Test Code 4010312 Valproic Acid

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL serum or plasma

Container

PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube

Minimum Volume

65 µL serum/plasma

Stability

Separated samples stable 8 hours at room temperature, 2 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for longer storage

Analytical Time

Same day
Available stat

Sample Retention Time

7 days

Method

Turbidic Inhibition Immunoassay

CPT Code

80165

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample