Orderable EAP code:

LAB00162

Billable EAP Codes:

80005556 x 1

CPT Codes:

80161 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mcg/mL

Critical Values:

Greater than or equal to 15 mcg/mL

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GREEN top Lithium Heparin (LIHEP) tube.
4 mL blood in a GREEN top Sodium Heparin (NAHEP) tube.
4 mL blood in a RED top tube. 

Do not collect into tubes that contain gel separator.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL blood in 1.0 mL GREEN top Lithium Heparin (LIHEP) tube.
0.5 mL blood in 1.0 mL blood in a GREEN top Sodium Heparin (NAHEP) tube.
0.5 mL blood in 1.0 mL blood in a RED top tube. 

Do not collect into tubes that contain gel separator.

Reference Range:

4 to 12 mcg/mL (Therapeutic)

Synonyms:

CRB
Carbamaz