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Valproic Acid Level (Free)

Test Code
LAB25


CPT Codes
80164

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Do not use gel barrier tubes. Centrifuge and immediately separate serum or plasma specimens from the cells into clean, plastic, screw-cap vial(s). Do not use serum separator tubes. Submission of Gold or Red SST will result in cancellation.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)



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.