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Oxcarbazepine metabolite

Alternative Names:Trileptal
Oxcarbazepine
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:OXCARB
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
EDTA 3 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:3 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:3 mL
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly
Additional Notes:

Therapeutic levels.

Oxcarbazepine is rapidly metabolised to the active metabolite 10-OH carbamazepine, the preferred test for monitoring oxcarbazepine therapy.

Therapeutic levels: 10.0 - 35.0 mg/L