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Valproic Acid, Serum

Test ID: VAL

Test

Method

Immunoassay

Report Includes

Valproic Acid

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

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.)

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Valproic Acid µmol/L
  • Therapeutic: 350 - 700
  • Toxic: >1400
mg/L x 6.93

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019