Valproic Acid
Additional Codes
Cerner Name(s):
- Valproic Acid
- Depakote
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: mint green LiHep Tube (preffered)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 minutes
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
50.0 - 100.0 mcg/mL
Critical Value: >150 mcg/mL
CPT/LOINC Codes
CPT code(s):
80164
LOINC code(s):
N/A