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HelpTest Code CARBZ EPOX Carbamazepine 10,11 Epoxide Level
Clinical System Name
Carbamazepine 10,11 Epoxide Level
Synonyms
10,11 Carbamazepine Epoxide
Carbamazepine Epoxide
Tegretol
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin or Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 5 mL
Minimum Vol: 2 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator send-outs rack
Off-site collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | Y | |
| Frozen | Y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y - for additional fee | Daily | 7 - 10 d |
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories
Department
Department:
Medtox Laboratories
402 West County Road D
St Paul, MN 55112
Phone Number: (800) 832-3244
CPT Codes
82491
Methodology
Method: HPLC - UV
Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL serum or plasma - no result guaranteed
Limitations:
Reference Range
| ug/mL | |
| Reporting Limit | 0.2 |
| Reference Range | 0.4 - 4.0 |
| Critical High | 7.0 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Carbamazepine - 10,11 - Epoxide |
| Reference Test Number: |
21 |
| Instructions: | Send at ambient temperature Mon - Fri overnight via FedEx using a Medtox requisition. MedTox accepts Sat. delivery. |