Test Code MISC1WARDEVAAF Valproic Acid, Free
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
VAAF
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Trace Metal Serum (No Additive)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
4.8-17.3 mg/L
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday – Saturday
Reported
4-6 days
CPT Codes
-80164
Unacceptable Conditions
SST