Valproic Acid Level - Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lithium heparin, no gel tubes

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum, no gel tubes

Additional Instructions: Allow to sit for 30 minutes prior to spinning

Refrigerated

Refrigerated Temperature: 48 hours

Immunoassay

50 - 100 mcg/mL

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

Stat: < 1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

Depakote

80164