Test Code
1048
Test Description
Monitors carbamazepine levels in the blood.
Abbreviation
CARB
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Red-top serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow tube to clot and spin to separate cells within 45 minutes. Aliquot serum to transport tube and cap.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 90 days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
CPT
80156