Valproic Acid
Also known as: Depakote; Depakene
Formal name: Valproic acid
Related tests: Carbamazepine; Lamotrigine; Phenytoin; Phenobarbital; Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; Emergency and Overdose Drug Testing
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine the concentration of valproic acid in the blood and to maintain a therapeutic level
When to Get Tested?
At regular intervals to monitor the drug’s level; to detect low or excessive (potentially toxic) concentrations
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
None
