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HelpTest ID BLOD0533 Valproic Acid
AKA
Depakane, Depakene, Depakote
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel or w/out gel) tube
- Plasma
Preferred collection time is 30 minutes prior to next scheduled
dose.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition
Immunoassay (PETINA)
Rapid City – Enzymatic Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
80164