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HelpTest Code CARBAM Carbamazepine Level, Total, LAB21
Performing Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Clinical Testing | Pathology Laboratory
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Gold-top serum gel tube, plain red-top tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 0.3 mL of plasma or serum
Minimum Volue: 0.2 mL of plasma or serum
Stability: 7 days refrigerated, 4 weeks frozen, 2 days ambient
Transport: Refrigerated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Useful For
Carbamazepine is used in the treatment of both psychomotor and grand mal seizures as well as trigeminal neuralgia. Carbamazepine therapy is monitored for suspected inadequate dose or toxicity.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80156
Report Available
1 - 2 days