Test Code LAB20460 Valproic Acid Free
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
VAAF
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 3.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 day
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0
Reference Range
4.8 – 17.3 mg/L
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Monday-Saturday
Reported
4-6 days
Unacceptable Conditions
SST