AMINOR

Amitriptyline/Nortriptyline

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3312

Synonyms:
Elavil
Pamelor
AMTRP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Specimen Processing:

1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose (minimum 12 hours after last dose). 

2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Serum must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:

Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 7 days

Unacceptable Condition:

Specimens collected in gel barrier tubes will be rejected.

Gross hemolysis: Reject

Gross Lipemia: Reject

Gross Icterus: Reject

CPT Codes:

80299- HC QUANTITATION ASSAY DRUG, DEXAMETHASONE (EAP 31033492)
 

 

Test Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-6 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Lab Personnel

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