Carbamazepine-10,11-Epoxide
Test Mnemonic
CARBEP
CPT Codes
- 80161 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
9415-1
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Green LiHep Nogel | Refrigerated | Do not collect in a gel separator tube. Centrifuge and transfer the plasma to a plastic CCL tube within 2 hours of collection and refrigerate. Transport and store at refrigerated temperature. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not collect in a gel separator tube. Centrifuge and transfer the serum to a plastic CCL tube within 2 hours of collection and refrigerate. Transport and store at refrigerated temperature. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 14 days |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 30 days |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
Days Performed
Mon - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
| Carbamazepine-10,11-Epoxide | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | Optimal Concentration: 1.4 - 5.9 | ug/mL | Years | 99 Years | Urgent | > 15.0 | ug/mL |
Special Info
Collect specimen immediately prior to next dose.
Clinical Info
Monitor therapeutic administration.