Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Valproic Acid – Valproate
Alias or Abbreviation:Epilim
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Upper Reference Range Limit:100 mg/L
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 days
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Predose sample best.
Routine monitoring of LIMITED VALUE as poor correlation between concentration and effect.
Of possible value in checking compliance.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
