Valproic Acid ( MLP010 )

Description

The Valproic Acid (Valproate) blood test measures the concentration of this widely used anti-epileptic and mood-stabilizing medication to ensure safe and effective therapy. It is primarily prescribed for epilepsy, seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis. Because Valproic Acid has a narrow therapeutic range, regular Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) is essential to optimize dosage, confirm patient compliance, and prevent drug toxicity.

This test is especially important when starting therapy, adjusting doses, adding interacting medications, during pregnancy, in liver disease, or when symptoms of toxicity such as drowsiness, confusion, tremors, nausea, or liver dysfunction appear. Measuring trough levels (just before the next dose) provides the most accurate assessment of steady-state drug concentration.

Valproic Acid monitoring helps clinicians balance efficacy and safety by maintaining serum levels within the recommended therapeutic window, reducing the risk of seizures or mood instability due to under-dosing and avoiding adverse effects from over-dosing. This test is crucial for neurologists, psychiatrists, and physicians managing long-term valproate therapy.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

Sample should be collected just before next dose (trough level) for accurate TDM
Record time of last dose on requisition form
No fasting required
Avoid hemolyzed sample
Separate serum promptly after clotting
Inform if patient is on multiple anti-epileptic drugs

Parameters Covered

रु 1,000

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Valproic Acid ( MLP010 )

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