VPAF
Depakote, Free
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3373
Synonyms:
Valproic Acid, Free
VPA Free
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Serum gel tubes are NOT allowed.
2. Samples that are hemolyzed or in which the serum or plasma was not removed from the cells will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
80165 - Free Valproic Acid Depakote (EAP 30021051)
Method:
Ultrafiltrate assayed by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)