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Valproic Acid

Test Code
VALP


Alias/See Also
Depakene


Preferred Specimen
2 mL Lithium Heparin plasma or serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Blood should be drawn just before the next dose. Unless otherwise specified. Date and time of last dose must be noted on label.


Transport Container
PST Tube, SST Tube also accepted


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
TDM, LAST DOSE NEEDED, 2 days capped at 15-25 °C, 7 days capped at 2-8 °C, 3 months capped at -20 °C




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.