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Valproic Acid, Serum

Test Code
VAL


CPT Codes
80164

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Gold Top Tube/Serum Seperator Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or refrigerate.


Methodology
Homogeneous Enzyme immunoassay

Reference Range
50-100 µg/mL


Clinical Significance
Valproic acid is used as an anticonvulsant drug for the treatment of primary and secondary generalized seizures.  It can also be used in the treatment of affective disorders; in particular, lithium-insensitive bipolar disorders.




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