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Valproate
(a.k.a Sodium Valproate, Epilim)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: VAL
Tube type: SST
Special instructions
Sample should be collected immediately before an oral dose.
Sent away
to Sandwell Hospital, Birmingham
Reference range
<100
Units
mg/L
Turnaround Time
5
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Therapeutic range is for a TROUGH level.
PLEASE NOTE: Valproate measurement is not performed on site and is not routinely available. If valproate measurement is required urgently, please phone the Duty Biochemist on 01225 82 (4050).
Webpage updated: September 2025.
