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Epic EAP: LAB21
Epic Description: CARBAMAZEPINE LEVEL, TOTAL
Synonym
Tegretol
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 3 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 3 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Aliquot plasma or serum and refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Deliver to laboratory. Aliquot plasma or serum and refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
80156