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Test ID: VAL

Valproic Acid, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Immunoassay (IA)

Result Included

Valproic Acid

Specimen

Specimen Type

Avoid gel separator tubes
Serum

Volume

Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect trough specimen (i.e. collected within 1 hours prior to next dose.)

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Valproic Acid
    µmol/L
    Therapeutic: 350 - 700

    Toxic: >1400
    mg/L x 6.93

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30