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HelpTest Code TEG Tegretol, (Carbamazepine)
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Carbamazepine, Serum
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Specimen Requirements
Serum must be tested or poured off within 24 hours of draw.
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated.
Collection Instructions: Draw specimen in the morning 12 hours after last dose.
Trough specimen should be drawn just prior to next dose.
Note: Date and time of last dose are required.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
4-12 µg/mL
| Call back values | Results |
|---|---|
| Critical value (automatic call-back) | ≥15 µg/mL |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80156
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory
Specimen Tube Color
| Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Mint Green Lithium Heparin | |
| Alternate | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |