Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Aventyl Nortiptyline; Pamelor
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01389
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Collect at steady-state trough concentration. Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gel barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80335
Revised
09-19-19
Initials
SL