Escitalopram, Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | ESCITL | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1219 | Order Name: | Escitalopram, Quantitative, Serum or Plasma |
| Synonyms: | Lexapro | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80332 x1, 80332 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5-8 days. | ||
| Compliance: | Performed by a non-ARUP laboratory. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected in a gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and separate serum/plasma ASAP or within 2 hours. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 month at room temperature or refrigerated; 7 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 0092382 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report |
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