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Test Directory Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline

Test Summary

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Therapeutic drug levels are monitored to assist the physician assessing therapeutic response and to avoid toxicity.

Aliases

AVENTYL, PAMELOR

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

Collect at steady-state trough concentration. Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose.

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Gel barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)

Order Code

NORTRP

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB311

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

80299

Billing Code

670359

CPT Statement

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

50-150 mcg/L

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days