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Carbamazepine and Carbamazepine Epoxide, Serum
Test ID: CARBEP
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
HPLC
Report Includes
Carbamazepine; Carbamazepine Epoxide
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
8-Dec-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
2 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
To monitor therapy, draw trough level specimen before the next dose is administered.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 90 days |
Test Version
8-Dec-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
HPLC
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine | µmol/L |
|
mg/L x 4.23 | |
| Carbamazepine Epoxide | µmol/L |
|
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Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
8-Dec-2023
Interface / Setup
Test Version
8-Dec-2023