- Test Name
- Valproic Acid
- Aliases
- Valproate; Depakene; Depakote
- Provincial Mnemonic
- VALPR
- LOINC Test Code
- 14946-8
- Description and Primary Use
- Monitoring valproic acid therapy; Assessing Compliance; Evaluating toxicity.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 3 - Special Authorization Required (See Required Consultation)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Time of last dose must be indicated on the requisition form; Through samples are collected immediately prior to next scheduled dose.
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
Date/Time of last and next doses must be provided. Collect Trough: Just before next dose
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Selected Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 01-Jun-18