Valproic Acid (Depakene®) Free
Test ID:
704011
CPT code:
80165
Synonyms:
Valproic Acid, Free, Serum or Plasma
Depacon
Depakene®
Depakote®
Free Valproic Acid
Stavzor™
Valproate
Clinical Use:
Since valproic acid is highly bound, drugs that compete for protein binding sites can increase the amount of free valproic acid (biologically active protein); these include dicumarol, high dose salicylates, and phenylbutazone. If toxicity is suspected, a free valproic acid level should be obtained.
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Requested Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.1 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.
Collection:
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions:
Room temperature
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
14 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Gel-barrier tube; hemolysis; serum or plasma not removed from cells
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