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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1275
Epic Description: VALPROIC ACID
Synonym
Depakene
Depakote
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
All performing sites except St. Anne
| 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 | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Performing site: St. Anne
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Dark Green Lithium Heparin (no gel) |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen and remove serum/plasma from the cellular material within 4 hours of collection. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Aliquot plasma or serum and refrigerate if holding overnight. If not tested in 48 hours, aliquot plasma or serum and freeze.
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. If not tested in 48 hours, aliquot plasma or serum and freeze.
CPT Code Information
80164