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Carbamazepine, Free
Test Code18948
Alias/See Also
LAB22
CPT Codes
80157
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 10 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon-sat
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
1.0-3.0 mcg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |