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HelpCatalog ID VPA Lvl Valproic Acid
CPOE Test Name
Valproic Acid Level; Depakote Level
Synonyms
Depakene; Depakote; VPA Lvl
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
5 mL Gold top SST tube; 2 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; insufficient quantity; improper labeling
Reference Values
50 – 100 mcg/mL
Critical Values
Toxic limit: >150 mcg/mL
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Urgent/Emergent 1 hour; Routine 2 – 4 hours
CPT / HCPCS Code
80164