VALPROIC ACID

Test Code
NMCP VALPROIC ACID


Alias/See Also
depakene, depakote, vpa, valp,valproic acid, valp serum


Preferred Specimen
2ml serum


Minimum Volume
2ml serum


Instructions
WARD REMARKS: No gel tubes accepted. Pharmacology (dosage & time) sheet required. Peak specimens should be drawn 1 to 4hrs after dose was given. Trough specimens should be drawn immediately prior to the am dose.


Transport Container
Plain red




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