Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Test Code: TD_3025
CPT Code(s): 80156

$19

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Carbitrol
Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
Equetro
Epitol

Test Includes

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Methodology

Roche COBAS enzymatic colorimetric HK gen 3 ID/MS traceable

Rejection Criteria

Repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

4.0-12.0 UG/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain Red Top Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month 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.
Note: recommend predose/trough testing after a steady state.

Alternative Specimen

N/A