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.