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Valproic Acid (Depakene, Depakote)

Test Code
VALP


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions


Trough: Draw prior to AM dose




Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., 2 days refrigerated and >2 days frozen.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: >150 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
Valproic acid is used as therapy in the treatment of seizures. Valproic acid levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved to avoid toxicity.




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