LOINC Code 73677-7: Valproate peak [Mass/Vol]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Valproate^peak. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Valproate [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --peak
• Valproate^peak
• Peak levels of valproic acid are measured to monitor monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of patients with complex partial seizures. Peak levels in the blood are reached in approximately 2 hours and, in some cases, the peak level is more than double the trough level.
• Depakene; Divalproex; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Level; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Post; Postdose; Post-dose; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; VALP; Valproic acid

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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