CPT/HCPCS
80156
Order Code
CH125
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Carbamazepine
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Red-top tube (no gel)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Patient Preparation: Collect as a trough just prior to next dos. Transport Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)_x000D_
Clinical Significance
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant which is structurally related to the tricyclic antidepressants and is useful in treating patients with temporal lobe epilepsy. Carbamazepine levels are monitored to assure adequate therapeutic levels are achieved and to avoid toxicity.
Reference Ranges
See Laboratory Report
