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Test Category: Biochemistry

Investigation Name:Valproic Acid (valproate)

Alias or Abbreviation:Epilim

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:CHEM-Blds

Upper Reference Range Limit:100

Units:mg/l

Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1 mL Infant: 0.5 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:1 working day from receipt

Test Code:VALP

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)

Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Predose sample best Routine monotiring of LIMITED VALUE as poor correlation between concentration and effect. Of possible value in checking compliance

Referred to Another Laboratory?No