Tests:Carbamazepine: Difference between revisions
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|Abbott Alinity | |Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents. | ||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
Latest revision as of 21:15, 23 September 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | CARB |
| Synonyms | Tegretol
Teril Carb |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 2 hours |
| Stability – Add test | 2 days |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Patient Preparation | A trough sample should be collected (i.e. taken immediately before the next dose is due)
Please supply last dose information if available (time, date, and dosage amount) |
| Specimen | Plasma
Serum |
| Preferred | Li-Hep Green-Top tube |
| Acceptable | Plain Red-Top or Yellow-Top tube |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 0.6 mL Li-Hep Green Microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Serum
Li-Hep Plasma |
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Therapeutic range: 16- 50 umol/L |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents. |
| Advanced Notice | |
Comments | |
| Specimens should preferably be collected immediately pre dose.
Please supply last dose information if available (time, date, and dosage amount) | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |