Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Celexa/Lexapro
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 7 Months
Rejection Criteria
Serum/plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.4 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated.
CPT Codes
80332