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CARBAMAZEPINE, SERUM

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Specimen Required

​3 mL plain blood.

For a patient at steady state (chronic oral dosing), draw blood sample immediately before the next dose (trough level).

Method

​Immunoassay

Reference Interval / Value

​Therapeutic range: From 0 day : 4.0 – 12.0 mg/L

Turnaround Time

​Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs

Day(s) Test Set up

​Daily, 24 hrs STAT

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025