Specimen: Blood

Results: 1-3 business days

Description: The carbamazepine test is used to measure and monitor the amount of carbamazepine in the blood to determine whether the level of drug is within the therapeutic range. Carbamazepine is primarily used to treat certain seizure disorders (also called epilepsy) but is also prescribed to stabilize the moods of people with bipolar disease, to ease alcohol withdrawal, and to help alleviate some types of nerve pain. Carbamazepine tests are ordered frequently at first, then at regular intervals and as needed to ensure that therapeutic blood concentrations are maintained.

*Please note: The result turn around time is an estimate only and not guaranteed. The reference lab may need additional time due to conditions with the weather, confirmation or repeat testing, or equipment maintenance and other reasons out of our control.