Test Code VALP Valproic Acid, Serum
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable: Valproic Acid Level, Serum
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable: Valproic Acid Level, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Methodology
Homogenized Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 50-100 µg/mL
Toxic: >150 µg/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80164
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) - Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5400265