Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Total

Message
Test performed at Upper Chesapeake Health


Test Code
TEG


Alias/See Also
Tegretol


Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum or plasma, non-gel tube


Instructions
Timing of collection - Trough, just prior to next dose. Levels may also be drawn between dosing intervals if patient is experiencing side effects.


Transport Container
Plain red top or green top (lithium heparin) tube. Avoid gel tube (GoldSST).


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reference Range
See report




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