5810: OXCARBAZEPINE (TRILEPTAL),S
Test Code
Test Synonym
- Oxcarbazepine, Serum/Plasma
Minimum Volume
Specimen Requirements
Container
- Plain Red Top Tube, Lavender Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Plasma, Transfer Tube- Serum
Storage
Turn Around Time
CPT Codes
Special Instructions
Additional Information
- Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Draw trough levels immediately prior to next dose. Steady-state levels are reached within two to three days in patients taking oxcarbazepine twice daily.
Specimen Stability
- AMBIENT: 14 days REFRIGERATED: 14 days FROZEN: 105 days