Test Code LAB12375 Carbamazepine, Free
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
CARBF
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 2 weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 0.9–3.8 µg/mL
Toxic: >5.0 µg/mL
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
80157
Unacceptable Conditions
SST Tube.