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HelpTest Code TEG Tegretol (Carbamazepine) Level
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4046 |
Synonyms
- Carbatrol
Clinical Significance
Carbamazepine is indicated for the treatment of psychomotor and grand mal seizures as well as trigeminal neuralgia. Carbamazepine therapy is monitored for suspected inadequate dose or toxicity.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, CAR IFU. REF #469112 5/30/15
Methodology
Particle enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Therapeutic Range |
|---|
| 4 - 10 ug/mL |
| Critical Value |
|---|
| >12 ug/mL |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 2.0 - 20.0 ug/mL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
80156
LOINC
3432-2 carBAMazepine [Mass/Vol]