Valproate
24 hours
Immunoassay (IA)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Total valproic acid level. Used in seizure and mood disorder treatment.
Plasma/ Serum
1 mL
Green-top (lithium heparin) tube, SST / RED TOP
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 | 7 days |