Test Overview
Test Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Test Usage
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Reference Range *
10 - 35 mcg/mL. No critical levels have been established for this drug.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time
8 hours
Soft Order Code
OXCRB
MiChart Code
Oxcarbazepine Level
Synonyms
- Oxcarbazepine
- Trileptal
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Drug Analysis
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a red top tube; do not use SST tube. A lavender (EDTA) or green top (Heparin) tube is also acceptable. Centrifuge, aliquot serum or plasma into a plastic vial, and refrigerate.
Alternate Specimen
Heparinized (green top) or EDTA (lavender top) plasma is acceptable.
Normal Volume
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum
Billing
CPT Code
80183
Fee Code
33224
LOINC
25726-1
NY State Approved
No