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Valproic Acid Level, Total and Free
Message 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 a serum separator tube will result in cancellation.
Test Code
LAB172 VPAQ
Alias/See Also
VPAQ
CPT Codes
80164| 80165
Includes
Patient Preparation: Collect as a trough just before next dose. Optimum time to collect sample: 1 hour before next dose.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 1.5 mL Serum or Plasma Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 48 HoursRefrigerated : 7 DaysFrozen: 30 Days Causes for Rejection: Serum separator tubes (SST)
Report Available
3-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170894
Last Updated: May 18, 2026