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)