Collect immediately prior to next dose. Blood must not remain in contact with stopper.
For Outpatients, send specimen by courier STAT to Hospital lab.
Days Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
1-3 days
Additional Info:
Therapeutic range: 150-300 ng/mL
Critical Value: greater than 500 ng/mL
CPT Code:
80335
Synonyms:
Norpramine
Desipramine
Test ID/Workstation :
DEPR1 CLEVE
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Navy Blue top (EDTA) tube
Collection Volume:
5 mL (3.5 mL minimum)
Storage:
Ambient
Availability:
Sent to Reference lab
Methodology:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Special Instructions:
Collect immediately prior to next dose. Blood must not remain in contact with stopper.
For Outpatients, send specimen by courier STAT to Hospital lab.
Days Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
1-3 days
Additional Info:
Therapeutic range: 150-300 ng/mL
Critical Value: greater than 500 ng/mL
