Carbamazepine-10,11 Epoxide
Also known as: Carbatrol®, CBZ, Epitol®, Epoxide, Tegretol®
Use
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA, implying certain regulatory limitations. Since it was developed by Labcorp, it is important to consider that results may not be interchangeable with similar tests developed elsewhere. Additionally, gel-barrier tubes are not recommended for specimen collection, and results may be influenced by improper handling or storage beyond three days at room temperature.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Carbamazepine-10,11 Epoxide
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 9415-1 - Carbamazepine EP SerPl-mCnc
- 9415-1 - Carbamazepine EP SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
5-8 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
green-top (heparin) tube; gel-barrier tubes not recommended
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | less than 3 days |
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