Carbamazepine, Free, Serum

Test Code: TD_5805
CPT Code(s): 80157

$39

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Carbamazepine, free
Free carbamazepine
Free tegretol
Tegretol, free

Test Includes

Carbamazepine, Free, Serum

Methodology

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in serum separator tube
Hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Icterus

Reference Range(s)

0.9-3.8 UG/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
7 days refrigeratged
2 weeks frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A