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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Paxil
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 3 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator
Off-site collection: Spin blood. Transfer serum or plasma to plastic aliquot container. Send refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | > 14 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 1 w |
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories
Department
Department:
Medtox Laboratories
402 West County Road D
St Paul, MN 55112
Phone Number: (800) 832-3244
CPT Codes
82542
Methodology
Method: LC/MS/MS
Analytical Volume: 0.12 mL serum or plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Reporting Limit | 5 ng/mL |
| Range | 20 - 200 nG/mL |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Paroxetine (Paxil) |
| Reference Test Number: | 172 |
| Instructions: | Send out Mon - Thurs overnight via UPS using a Medtox requisition. Medtox accepts Saturday deliveries. |