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Valproic Acid (Depakene), Free
Test name Valproic Acid (Depakene), Free
Specimen Type/Requirements Container Type = 1 Red Top Minimum Testing Volume = 3 ml Blood
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Collect sample in red top tube. Avoid gold top (SST). Optimal collection time is 0-30 minutes prior to dose (Trough). Record time of collection and time of last dose. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Separate samples from cells as soon as possible. Send sample on a cold pack. Rejection Criteria: Gel separator,unlabeled or samples of non sufficient. Stability: Stable for 3 days refrigerated and 6 months frozen. Transportation: Send sample to Core Lab as soon as possible.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 2 days	Test Utilization
Reference Value Therapeutic: 35 - 70 umol/L
Test Code VALF	Methodology Abbott Architect ci4100
Testing Location Referred Out – ON, Canada (ROSK01)	Other Information Last Updated: June 06, 2019

Valproic Acid (Depakene), Free

Test name

Valproic Acid (Depakene), Free

Specimen Type/Requirements

Container Type = 1 Red Top

Minimum Testing Volume = 3 ml Blood

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: Collect sample in red top tube. Avoid gold top (SST). Optimal collection time is 0-30 minutes prior to dose (Trough). Record time of collection and time of last dose. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition.

Laboratory Staff Instructions: Separate samples from cells as soon as possible. Send sample on a cold pack.

Rejection Criteria: Gel separator,unlabeled or samples of non sufficient.

Stability: Stable for 3 days refrigerated and 6 months frozen.

Transportation: Send sample to Core Lab as soon as possible.

Required Documentation

Turnaround Time (TAT)

2 days

Test Utilization

Reference Value

Therapeutic: 35 - 70 umol/L

Test Code

VALF

Methodology

Abbott Architect ci4100

Testing Location

Referred Out – ON, Canada (ROSK01)

Other Information

Last Updated: June 06, 2019