S526

Test CODE NAME

S526

Nortriptyline

Methodology: Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Mon,Wed,Fri
Reported: 2-7 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) - 1 ml serum or plasma.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Transfer  plasma to an a Standard Transport Tube. 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).

Stability : After separation from cells:  Refrigerated: 1 week

CPT Code(s): 80182