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| Test Name: | Valproic Acid |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 9002 |
| Other Names: | Valproic Acid, Depakote, Valproate, Depakene |
| Test Includes: | Valproic Acid |
| Specimen Requirements: | Serum (Red top) or Plasma |
| Container: | N/A |
| Collection Instructions: | Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If green-top tube or lavender top tube is used, transfer separated plasma to a plastic transfer tube. |
| Stability: | Separated Samples are stable at Room temperature for 2 days, Refrigerated 7 days frozen 3 months |
| Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions: | Use of anticoagulants containing citrate. Serum separated from gel-barrier tube. Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling |
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent Microplate Immunoassay (CMIA) |