| Synonyms:
| Tegretol |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Red (no preservative)
Collect specimen prior to dose. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL serum |
| Collection: | T ransfer to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube for transport
Refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Incorrect specimen type; quantity not sufficient for testing; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Therapeutic range used at AnMed Health: 4-12 microg/mL Critical Value= greater than 15 microg/mL |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Used for therapeutic monitoring of carbamazepine treatment. |
| Additional Information: | Submit last dosage information.
Trough- Draw 30 minutes prior to dose.
Peak- Draw approximately 3 hours after dose of chronic oral therapy. |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |