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HelpTest ID BLOD0532 Carbamazepine
AKA
Tegretol
Carbatrol
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Serum/Plasma must be removed from cells or gel barrier within 2 hours,
Test is affected by gross hemolysis, gross lipemia and gross icterus.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia. Either serum or heparinized plasma is able to be used for testing. However when monitoring a patient, use same sample type from draw to draw to ensure consistent results. Heparinized plasma values are approximately 10% higher than serum values.
This test should not be performed as an add-on test across specimen types.
Methodology
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
80156