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Valproic Acid, Serum (Depakene)

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
VAL


CPT Codes
80164

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Patient Preparation
Optimum time of draw is prior to next dose.

Instructions
Draw blood in an plain red top (no gel) tube. Spin down.


Transport Container
Red Top Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology

Two Point Rate Immunoassay



Reference Range
Therapeutic concentration: 50-120 µg/mL Alarm value: >200 µg/mL


Clinical Significance
Useful for the quantitative determination of valproic acid, an anticonvulsant drug.



Last Updated: January 31, 2020


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.