Tegretol®, Epitol®, Carbatrol®
9 days
Ultrafiltration, high-pressure liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV)
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Measures free (unbound) carbamazepine and active metabolite. Used in therapeutic drug monitoring.
Serum or Plasma
3 mL
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Contact Technical Support |