Nortriptyline
| Abbrev Code: | NOTRP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1158 | Order Name: | Nortriptyline |
| Synonyms: | Aventyl; Pamelor; Tricyclic Antidepressants; Allegron; Noritren; Norpress; Nortrilen; Sensoval | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80335 x1, 80335 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon, Wed, Fri; results are reported within 1-5 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test uses a manufacturer labeled Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) as the reagent providing the specificity of the assay. The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: |
|
| Causes for Rejection: | Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate) or yellow (SPS or ACD solution). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store at refrigerated temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 5 days at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 0090074 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Toxic: >500 ng/mL
Toxic concentrations may cause anticholinergic effects, cardiac abnormalities and seizures. |
| Therapeutic Range: | 50-150 ng/mL |
| Use: | Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence. |
Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
systemlabguide@fairview.org for TestID: 1459"