{"product_id":"carbamazepine-serum","title":"Carbamazepine, Serum","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1t3gjfi\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarbamazepine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Serum Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jlj3sj\" data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eThe Carbamazepine, Serum test measures the level of carbamazepine in the blood. Carbamazepine is a medication commonly prescribed to treat epilepsy, seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, and certain mood disorders. Monitoring serum levels helps ensure the medicine remains within the therapeutic range for effective treatment while avoiding toxicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10hrtfu\" data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19m9b8o\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eTo monitor carbamazepine therapy effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvvhl6\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eTo adjust medication dosage safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"adoczg\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eTo detect toxic or sub-therapeutic drug levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pv8uf6\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eTo evaluate side effects or adverse reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rl8uwu\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eTo ensure patient compliance with medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wi724z\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eSymptoms That May Require Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9kgwja\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eFrequent seizures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mzhfph\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eDizziness or drowsiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y1pbqu\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eBlurred vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6an1l9\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eLoss of coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4jko35\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eNausea or vomiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xzxyyf\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eConfusion or unusual fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fy7uts\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kxryep\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"948\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually no fasting required unless advised by the doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wvwspq\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eNormal Therapeutic Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xyd9iw\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eTherapeutic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 – 12 µg\/mL\u003cbr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\u003cem 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