Lab Test Details
SIM |
12640 |
CPT |
80164 |
Synonyms |
Val Ac |
Specimen Type |
Plasma or serum |
Container |
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator |
Collection Instructions |
None |
Volume |
2 ml plasma or serum, minimum 0.5 ml |
Additional Information |
none |
Patient Preparation |
none |
Specimen Processing Instructions |
Plasma: Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. |
Transport Requirements |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days |
Rejection Criteria |
If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. |
Reference Range |
50 – 100 ug/ml |
Critical Value |
>125 ug/ml |
Test Includes |
Valproic Acid |
Methodology |
Homogenous Enzyme Immunoassay Rate method |
Testing Frequency |
Daily, Monday - Sunday |
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Reviewed By |
Summer Brochu |
Reviewed Date |
11.17.21 |
Supplemental |
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