Test Code VALP Valproic Acid, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Valproic Acid Level
Sunquest Order Code: VALP
Epic Px Code: LAB2535
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL whole blood
Reference Range
50.0 – 100.0 ug/mL
Critical Value
>200.0 ug/mL
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
2 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
80164
LOINC Code
4086-5
Test Alias
Depakote
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.