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Valproate

Source Blood 
Mnemonic VALP 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.


Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics


COLLECT specimen 0-60 minutes prior to next dose. 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information

RECORD time of last dose on requisition.

For additional information, see Half-life and time to Steady State.

 
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC & FMC 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s) Depakane, Epival, Valproic Acid 
Reference Interval

Therapeutic range: 350 - 700 mmol/L

Click here for critical values.

 


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