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Valproic Acid

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report in24-48 hrs

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 24-48 hrs

About this test

Valproic acid (valproate) is a medicine for epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Blood levels are checked to keep the dose effective and safe.

Why is this test done?

  • Make sure the dose is in the effective range
  • Check for toxicity
  • Check adherence when fits continue

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Fits not controlled
  • Drowsiness or confusion
  • Tremor
  • Nausea and vomiting

Normal range

Therapeutic 50 – 100 µg/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High levels can cause drowsiness, liver problems and low platelets.

Common reasons
  • Dose too high
  • Interaction with other medicines
  • Liver disease

If your result is low

Low levels may not control fits well.

Common reasons
  • Missed doses
  • Dose too low
  • Other medicines lowering the level

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Just before the next dose (trough level), usually in the morning.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 24-48 hrs after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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