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HelpTest Code 2202 Carbamazepine (CARBM, Tegretol)
Additional Codes
| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|---|
| Tegretol (Carbamazepine) | LAB0213447 | CARBAMAZEPINE (TEGRETOL) |
Reporting Title
Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
Methodology
Competitive Assay
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Lithium heparin, sodium heparin, plain or gel separator, or potassium EDTA
Serum: Clot, plain, activator, or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Preferred sample time for monitoring is before the next dose (trough).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 7 days/Ambient up to 3 days/Frozen up to 1 month
Reference Values
2.0-10.0 mcg/mL
Critical Value: ≥12.0 mcg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80156