Carbamazepine Level (Free)

Test Code
LAB22


Alias/See Also
Tegretol


CPT Codes
80157

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
1.2 mL


Instructions
The use of serum separator tubes is not recommended.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.