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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000991
Alias/See Also
LAB484: Oxcarbazepine Level | LABCORP EAP: 716928
CPT Codes
80183x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5 LABCORP LAB: MICRO RED: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
Instructions
Adults: 3 mL red-top tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 red-top microtainer*
Transport Temperature
Test Includes: Analysis of active metabolite, 10-hydroxy carbamazepine (MHD)
Specimen: Serum or plasma
Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Container (s): Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 105 days
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days
Last Updated: June 30, 2023
