Specimen: Blood

Results: 1-3 business days

Description: The valproic acid test is used to measure and monitor the amount of valproic acid in the blood and determine whether the drug concentration is within the therapeutic range.
The prescribed dose of the drug may be adjusted up or down depending on the results of the blood test. The test may then be ordered at regular intervals, and as needed, to ensure that therapeutic blood concentrations are maintained. Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures and it is used to treat various types of seizure disorders, sometimes used together with other seizure medications & is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.

*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.