Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD35133Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Carbamazepine, Free
Also known as: Epitol, Free, Free Tegretol, Tegretol, Free
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Carbamazepine and its metabolite (10,11‑Carbamazepine epoxide) are widely used for control of generalized tonic‑clonic, partial‑onset, complex and mixed seizure disorders. The metabolism of carbamazepine in epileptic patients has several different pathways that can be altered when the patient is co‑medicated with other anticonvulsants and, therefore, its therapeutic level should be monitored along with its metabolite in their free and protein bound states.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Carbamazepine, Free
AnalyteCarbamazepine, Free
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 10 months |
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