Test Name: Carbamazepine 
Alternate Test Names Carbim; Tegretol; Teril 
PLS Test Code CARB  Laboratory Biochemistry 
Specimen Blood  Analysis Performed On Serum 
Container Serum Separator Tube (SST)  Container colour White 
Multiple specimens OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube OR EDTA Tube 
Required Volume Adult (mL) Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges 17 - 50 umol/L 
Turnaround Time Routine 4 Hours  Turnaround Time Urgent 2 Hours 
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed Daily  Transport Room temperature 
Special Requirements Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Venepuncture. Date and Time of last dose must be written on Request Form. 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory No 
Ref Laboratory Name  
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)