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HelpTest Code 4010530 Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
55 µL serum/plasma
Stability
8 hours at room temperature, 2 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for longer storage
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
80156
Method
Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory