Zolpidem
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Zolpidem |
| Synonyms: | Ambien | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80368 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. For storage beyond 3 days: Specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 378 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 250.0 ng/mL. Expected hypnotic zolpidem concentrations in patients taking recommended daily dosages: up to 250 ng/mL. Toxic range has not been established. |
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