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InvestigationCarbamazepine
IndicationsTo monitor the level of Carbamazepine in the blood and to maintain the therapeutic level.
Specimen TypeOchre/Yellow top
Request FormBlood Sciences or Electronic
VolumeFill to line
Turn around time for final test3 days
Uncertainty of testingSample pre dose, refer to therapeutic drug ranges in `The Guide`.
Reference range4.0 - 12.0 mg/L
Action limitsAbove 25 mg/L
Appropriate testing /re-testing interval24hrs
Related testsNone
HOW TO guidesNone
Information leafletsNone
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GuidelinesNone