Valproic Acid

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB24
  • Soft Test Code:
  • VALP
Alternate Names
  • Depakene
  • Depakote
  • Dipropylacetic Acid
  • Divalproex Sodium
  • Valproic Acid Level, Total
  • VPA

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Do not collect in a Gel Barrier Tube (SST or PST)


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 2 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 3 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

50 - 100 ug/mL


Critical Ranges:

> 200 ug/mL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01425708


CPT Coding

80164