CAR

Carbamazepine, Serum or Plasma

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2044

Synonyms:
Tegretol
Carbatrol
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:

1. The recommended draw time for a therapeutic drug level is immediately prior to the next dose (trough specimen).
2. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
3. Label the specimen appropriately.

Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 8 hours
Refrigerated: > 8 hours
Stability:

Gel barrier tube:
Refrigerated - 24 hours
Room temperature - 24 hours

CPT Codes:

80156 - Carbamazapine (EAP 30011000)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Ranges:

Therapeutic concentration:

4 - 12

ug/mL

Critical value:

> 20

ug/mL

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