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General
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Clinical Use:
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Oxcarbazepine or metabolite monitoring for investigation of toxic levels. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Trileptal, |
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Code:
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CBMM |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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4mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collect sample prior to dose as trough level.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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7 days chilled; Indefinite frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Sullivan Nicolaides |
(07) 3377 8666 |
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Last Updated : 04-04-2024 12:47 |