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Desipramine

Order Code
007765
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Norpramin®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tricyclic antidepressant level monitoring. Assesses compliance and toxicity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
007765
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Norpramin®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tricyclic antidepressant level monitoring. Assesses compliance and toxicity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3