CARBAMAZEPINE

Test Code
NMCP CARBAMAZEPINE


Alias/See Also
tegretol


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
2ml


Instructions
NO GEL TUBES ACCEPTED. Through: Collect specimen immediately before the next dose is given. Peak: Draw Peak Level 8 Hrs Post Dose.


Transport Container
Red–top tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly Hemolyzed Specimen




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