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Carbamazepine, Serum
Test ID: CARBA
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS) Immunoassay
Report Includes
Carbamazepine
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
20-Jan-2020
Specimen
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
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 | 2 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Gel-separator tube |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Other | Grossly Icteric |
Test Version
20-Jan-2020
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS) Immunoassay
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine | µmol/L |
|
mg/L x 4.23 | |
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
20-Jan-2020
Interface / Setup
Test Version
20-Jan-2020