Test Overview
Test Methodology
Kinetic Immunoassay (KIMS)
Test Usage
Monitor therapeutic drug level.
Reference Range *
Therapeutic: 4-8 mcg/mL for multiple drug regimen, 8-12 mcg/mL for single drug regimen, Toxic: greater than 8 mcg/mL for multiple drug regimen, greater than 12 mcg/mL for single drug regimen.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
2 hour
Soft Order Code
CBZN
MiChart Code
Carbamazepine Level, Total
Synonyms
- CARBAMAZEPINE LEVEL
- Tegretol
- Carbatrol
- CBZN
- CARBAMAZEPINE
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
STAT Availability
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Billing
CPT Code
80156
Fee Code
33217
LOINC
3432-2