| Synonyms:
| Depakote |
| Specimen: | Blood: (1) Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube.
Collect as a trough sample prior to dose or at least 6 hours after last dose completion.
Peak level should be drawn 1-3 hours after dose.
Include last dose information on request form. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 uL serum |
| Collection: | Transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 24 hours; freeze at -20°C for longer storage. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Specimen collecterd in a SST (serum separator tube); Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Therapeutic- 50-100 mcg/mL Toxic- greater than or equal to 175 |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Therapeutic monitoring |
| Additional Information: | |
| Testing Includes: | Valproic acid |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |