Test Code CARBA Carbamazepine, Total, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Reference Values
4-12 µg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80156
Secondary ID
HHA1489
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Carbamazepine, Total, Serum or Plasma |
3432-2 |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |