Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD17790Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Carbamazepine, Total
Also known as: Atretol, Carbatrol, Total, Epitol, Equetro
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 can be affected by co‑medication with other anticonvulsants; therefore, its therapeutic level should be monitored to ensure efficacy and avoid toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Carbamazepine, Total
AnalyteCarbamazepine, Total • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 3434-2
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube; sodium heparin (green‑top) tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 10 months |
