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Desipramine
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | No | ||
| Test code | DESI | ||
| Performed by | Quest | ||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||
| Method | Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry | ||
| Collection Instructions | Do not use Gold top. If both Desipramine and Imipramine are desired, order Imipramine only. | ||
| Container type | Red top | ||
| Amount to Collect | 6 mL blood | ||
| Sample type | Serum | ||
| Preferred volume | 3 mL serum | ||
| Min. Volume | 1.5 mL serum | ||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top | ||
| Processing notes | Separate serum promptly. Freeze at -20C. | ||
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) | ||
| Normal range |
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| Critical value | Quest Priority-1: ≥ 600 µg/L | ||
| Synonyms | Norpramin; Pertofrane | ||
| Turn around times | Test performed 4 x per week. Turnaround time 3-5 days. | ||
| Additional information | If both Desipramine and Imipramine are desired, order Imipramine only. Potentially toxic: > 500. |
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| LOINC code | 3531-1 | ||
| Last Updated | 7/31/2012 4:07:27 PM | ||
| Entry Number | 298 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667