Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Synonyms
Janimine, Tofranil®
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Lab Test Days
4 Days a week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3.0 mL Serum or Plasma
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Collect at steady-state trough concentrations. Specimen should be collected >12 hrs after dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Fr
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Gel barrier/Serum Separator Tube
Test Volume Required
3.0 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Do not use gel barrier/Serum Separator tubes.
Included Tests
Imipramine, Desipramine and Total
Comments
Alternative Specimen(s) Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
CPT Codes
80174
Revised
02-27-14
Initials
JZ