Test Overview
Method
Kinetic interaction of microparticles in solution immunoassay (KIMS)
Result Included
Carbamazepine
Aliases/Synonyms
Tegretol; Carbatrol
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Volume
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
To monitor therapy, draw trough level specimen before the next dose is administered.
Handling Information
Separate samples from cells as soon as possible. Repeated freezing and thawing of samples should be avoided. Store and send cold.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 7 days | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel-separator tube |
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Other | Grossly Icteric |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Carbamazepineµmol/LTherapeutic: 17 - 50
Toxic: >85mg/L x 4.23
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2020-01-20