Valproic Acid

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Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

VALP

Referral code

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Test information

Used to monitor treatment levels of drug

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Blood must be taken at least 6 to 8 hrs post dose.

Reference range

<100 mg/L

Tube type

SST

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry