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HelpTest Code LAB21 Carbamazepine Level, Total
Clinical System Name
Carbamazepine Level, Total
Synonyms
CARBZ; CBAM; Carbatrol; Tegretol
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold, Red Top-Plain, Dark Green NaHep, or Lt Green/Mint Top- LiHep
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Age of specimen. Lavender Top Tube.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Storage Location: -20 CPA Freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Draw specimen just before next dose. Specimen should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. Spin blood, aliquot 1.0 mL serum or plasma (Min. 0.5 mL) to plastic tube, and freeze.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | RT |
Unacceptable |
| Serum or Plasma | 2-8 C |
24 h |
| Serum or Plasma | -20 C |
Indefinite |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 24 h |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Chemistry
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
80156
Methodology
Method: EMIT - Enzyme Immunoassay Technique
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
| Age | Range (Units: mcg/mL) | Age | Range (Units: mcg/mL) |
| 0- | 6.0-12.0 | 0- | 6.0-12.0 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Carbamazepine (Tegretol) |
| Reference Test Number: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out daily with the UW courier. |