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HelpTest Code LAB11273 Oxcarbazepine (10-Hydroxycarbazepine)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
OCARB
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.20 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic range: 10-35 mcg/mL
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
2-4 Days
CPT Codes
80183
Unacceptable Conditions
SST
Additional Information
Trileptal