CARBAMAZEPINE

Synonyms: Tegretol
Computer Code: (TEGR)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (Red Top Tube).
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate.
Reference Values: Therapeutic: Single Drug 6-12 MG/L Multiple Drugs 4-8 MG/L Alert: Greater than or equal to 10 MG/L Critical Value: > or equal to 20 mg/L
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: TOXI
Test Frequency: Same day
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 80156
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII