Carbamazepine

Test information: Carbamazpine (Tegratol) is an anticonvulsant drug which is used for the treatment of generalised grand tonic-clonic (grand mal) and patial (focal) seizures. It is also used for the prophylaxis of manic-depressive illness in patients unresponsive to lithium and for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Trough (pre-dose) sample.

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

4-12 mg/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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