Carbamazepine

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TEG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0830

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

The quoted therapeutic range is for trough concentrations; specimens should be collected shortly before administering the next dose of the drug. PST / SST samples are NOT suitable for this test.

Registration

PST / SST samples are NOT suitable for this test.

Sample Stability

2 days at 20-25°C 7 days at 2-8°C 4 weeks at -20°C

Synonyms

Tegretol

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Heparin (Microtainer)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Additional Specimen Information

5 mL Heparin Blood (Preferred)
Plain 4 mL Plain Blood
Microsample 0.5 mL Paediatric Microsample Blood
Micro-heparin 0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-heparin Blood

Test Method

Principle: Immunoturbidometric assay

Reagents: Roche TDM Carbamazepine Gen. 4

Analyser: Cobas c502

Uncertainty of Measurement

Uncertainty of Measurement: 6%

Non-Funded Test Cost

$14.78 (Exclusive of GST)

Additional Costing Information

Please be aware that prices may change. If required, confirmation of the current price can be obtained from Elaine McGrath .

Specimen Services:

Only dark heparin (non-gel) tubes are acceptable.
If a Micro heparin or a micro PST arrive please register MH and US (treat as a query correct)
Carbamazepine/Tegretol will not attach to MH

Automation Staff:

You will be given the sample and a copy of the form (Query correct process)
If the sample is a dark green Micro Heparin then please process under the US suffix and put an internal comment in IT3000 stating you have checked that the sample is suitable for analysis
If the sample is a light green Micro PST then please report with unsuitable comment

Contact Information