Carbamazepine (Tegretol®)

Test Code
CARB


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


Instructions
Draw before next dose. Time of last dose as well as date and time drawn should be noted.


Transport Container
PST Tube, SST Tube also accepted


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
TDM, LAST DOSE NEEDED, 2 days capped at 20-25°C, 7 days capped at 4-8°C, 4 weeks 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.