CARBAMAZEPINE, CLIA Test

CARBAMAZEPINE, CLIA Test

What is the CARBAMAZEPINE, CLIA Test?

To establish an optimum dose and maintain a therapeutic level of carbamazepine in the blood CARBAMAZEPINE, CLIA Test is used. Carbamazepine is a medicine that is generally administered to treat certain seizure disorders (commonly known as epilepsy). Still, it is also used to help patients with bipolar disease calm their moods, reduce alcohol withdrawal, and relieve some types of nerve pain. It can be used alone or in combination with other antiepileptic medications.

Carbamazepine levels are monitored to keep the medicine within a therapeutic range. Toxic side effects can occur if the dose is too low (seizures, mania, or pain) or too high (toxic side effects).

Why Done? 

When a person has a high level of side effects and develops complications, carbamazepine testing may be requested. The following are side effects that can occur at any dose but are more common at higher concentrations:

• Pale skin, racing heart, 
• painful throat
• Urethritis
• Easily bruising
• muscle weakness
• hallucinations
• Breathlessness
• Ankle or foot swelling
• urinating less
• Skin or eye yellowing
• Urinating less than usual

Procedure: 

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required Documents for CARBAMAZEPINE, CLIA Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care: 

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

Cost of CARBAMAZEPINE, CLIA Test in Delhi: 

The Total Carbamazepine or Carbamazepine, Total Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.