Tests:Valproic Acid: Difference between revisions
Tests:Valproic Acid
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Valproic Acid}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code | |- |Synonyms |Valproate Sodium Valproate Epilim Valpro |- |Turnaround Time |1 – 5 hrs |- ! colspan="2" | === Specimen Requirements === |- |Specimen Type |Plasma Serum |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Preferred |6 mL Plain <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top</spa..." |
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Valpro | Valpro | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|1 – 5 hrs | |1 – 5 hrs | ||
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|Stability – Add test | |||
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== Specimen Requirements == | |||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
|Plasma | |Plasma | ||
Serum | Serum | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|6 mL Li-Hep <span style="background:#3cb371"> Green-Top </span> | |6 mL Li-Hep <span style="background:#3cb371"> Green-Top </span> | ||
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| | |Unacceptable | ||
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|Specimen Transportation | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|600 μL <span style="background:#99e6b3"> Li-Hep Microtainer </span> | |600 μL <span style="background:#99e6b3"> Li-Hep Microtainer </span> | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |Sample | ||
|Plasma | |Plasma | ||
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|Aliquot Transportation | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|Abbott Alinity | |Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents. Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA). | ||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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| colspan="2" |With patient at steady state, samples should be collected immediately before next dose (trough level). | | colspan="2" |With patient at steady state, samples should be collected immediately before next dose (trough level). | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:10, 23 September 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | Valproate
Sodium Valproate Epilim Valpro |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 5 hrs |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Plasma
Serum |
| Preferred | 6 mL Plain Red-Top |
| Acceptable | 6 mL Li-Hep Green-Top |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 600 μL Li-Hep Microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Plasma
Serum |
| Preferred Volume | 1 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 mL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | 350 – 700 umol/L.
Although values <300 umol/L are generally ineffective and values >700 are more likely to be toxic, the concentration does not correlate well with efficacy/toxicity. Dose adjustment should be based primarily on clinical indicators |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents. Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA). |
| Advanced Notice | |
| Patient Preparation | With patient at steady state, samples should be collected immediately before next dose (trough level). |
Comments | |
| With patient at steady state, samples should be collected immediately before next dose (trough level). | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |