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HelpTest Code LAB3415 Protriptylin Level
Additional Codes
Protriptyl
Clinical System Name
Protriptylin Level
Synonyms
Vivactyl
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Dk Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Gold SST or other gel-barrier tubes are not acceptable.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location: CPA1 refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Spin blood. Transfer 2.0 mL serum or plasma (Min. 0.5 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube. Send refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room Temp | < 3 d |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen | 180 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 5 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
MedTox Laboratories
402 West County Road D
St Paul, MN 55112
Phone Number: (651) 286-6220
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
50 - 170 ng/mL
CPT Codes
82542
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Protriptyline, serum or plasma |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 110 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday deliveries are accepted. |