Test Library

Preferred Specimen(s) 2.0 mL Serum

Instruction Record total volume and collection time on specimen, container and requisition.

Transport Container Plastic Screw cap vial

Transport Temperature

  • Ambient 8 hrs,
  • Refrigerated 2 days

Methodology Immunoassay

Clinical Significance Valproic acid is used as an anticonvulsant to treat certain types of seizures, to prevent migrane head aches, and to treat various psychiatric illnesses such as bipolar disorder and aggression.