CARBTF
Carbamazepine, Free and Total
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3385
Synonyms:
Tegretol
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Draw just prior to the next dose.
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not acceptable.
CPT Codes:
80157 - Carbamazepine Free (EAP 30040386)
80156 - Carbamazepine Total (EAP 30040385)
Method:
TOTAL: Immunoassay
FREE: Ultrafiltrate assay by immunoassay
FREE: Ultrafiltrate assay by immunoassay