Test Code VALP Valproic Acid [Total], Serum/Plasma
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Red No Gel (RED)
Alternate Specimen
Green No gel(GNG)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Do not use gel barrier tubes. Plain green-top tube (plasma-GNG) is also an acceptable specimen
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
ChemistryMethodology
Immunoassay
Stat Turn-around Time
1 Hour
Routine Turn-around Time
1 DayReference Ranges
50-100 ug/mL