Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD27622Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Carbamazepine, Total
Also known as: Tegretol
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant structurally related to the tricyclic antidepressants, used in the management of temporal lobe epilepsy. Monitoring carbamazepine levels helps ensure that therapeutic levels are achieved and toxicity is avoided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Carbamazepine, Total
AnalyteCarbamazepine, Total • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 6 days |
| Refrigerated | 10 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |