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Valproic Acid

Also known as: Depakote, Depakene
Formal name: Valproic acid
Related tests: Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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



This article was last reviewed on June 16, 2007 .
 
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