IMI DES

Imipramine

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3311

Synonyms:
Desipramine
Tofranil
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube, or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Collection Procedure:

For therapeutic monitoring, collect the specimen immediately prior to the next dose.

Specimen Processing:

Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:

Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days

Unacceptable Condition:

No gel tubes allowed.

CPT Codes:

80335 - Imipramine Tofranil (EAP 30120963)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)

Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

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