Quetiapine, Serum/Plasma
Test Summary
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Collect serum and remove from cells.
Patient Preparation
Collect as trough prior to next dose.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 21 days
- Refrigerated: 21 days
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gel barrier tubes • Serum separator tubes (SST®)
Order Code
QUETPN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3831
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80299 (G0480)
Billing Code
- 671031
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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
100-1000 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Collect serum and remove from cells.
Patient Preparation
Collect as trough prior to next dose.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 21 days
- Refrigerated: 21 days
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gel barrier tubes • Serum separator tubes (SST®)
Result Information
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
100-1000 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 1 day