Laboratory Medicine Program

Carbamazepine
(Tegretol)

Clinical Decription:
Carbamazepine is used in treatment of both generalized and partial seizures, due to the rapid control of excessive cerebral electrical discharges and the low incidence of acute and chronic toxicity.
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Method: CMIA; i2000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Single drug: 35 - 50 umol/L (Therapeutic range)Multiple drugs: 17 - 50 umol/L (Therapeutic range)

Specimen Type: Plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: Optimum sampling time is trough just prior to next dose. Centrifuge and aliquot sample.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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