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Values are valid only on day of printing.

Test ID: OMHC
Oxcarbazepine Metabolite (MHC), Serum

Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Serum Red

Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw specimen immediately before next scheduled dose.

2. Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory

0.5 mL

Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Hemolysis	Mild OK; Gross OK
Lipemia	Mild OK; Gross OK
Icterus	Mild OK; Gross OK
Other	NA

Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Serum Red	Refrigerated (preferred)	28 days
	Ambient	28 days
	Frozen	28 days