CPT/HCPCS
80164
Order Code
CH320
Turnaround Time
48 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Red Top (No additive)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
1mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Special Instructions
Oral: peak: 1-4 hours after dose (influenced by meals); trough: immediately prior to next dose (possibly more useful than peak values)
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Ranges
50 – 100 ug/mL
Alternative Names
Depakote
