Test Code VALP Valproic Acid, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
Two-point RateSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: SerumContainer/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Rejection: Gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 50-120 µg/mLCritical values (automatic call-back): <50 µg/mL or >100 µg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours