Valproic Acid (Depakote):
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 2-3 Days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: This test is ordered to determine whether the drug concentration is within the therapeutic range. Valproic acid is a drug that is used primarily to treat certain seizure disorders (also called epilepsy), but is also prescribed to treat bipolar disease and to prevent migraine headaches.
Alternative Name(s): Dipropylacetic Acid, Depakene®, Divalproex, Depakote®
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 2-3 Days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: This test is ordered to determine whether the drug concentration is within the therapeutic range. Valproic acid is a drug that is used primarily to treat certain seizure disorders (also called epilepsy), but is also prescribed to treat bipolar disease and to prevent migraine headaches.
Alternative Name(s): Dipropylacetic Acid, Depakene®, Divalproex, Depakote®