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Trazodone
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | No | ||
| Test code | TRAZ | ||
| Performed by | Quest | ||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||
| Method | HPLC | ||
| Collection Instructions | Do not collect in serum separator tube (SST; Gold top) | ||
| Container type | Red top or Lavender top (Gold top unacceptable), | ||
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood | ||
| Sample type | Serum or EDTA plasma | ||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum or plasma | ||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum or plasma | ||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top. | ||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate serum. Order Quest # 4732X. For B&T patients order LabCorp test #071688 | ||
| Units | ng/mL | ||
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| Synonyms | Desyrel | ||
| Stability | Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 2 months | ||
| Turn around times | Test run Thursday AM only. Turnaround time: 3-10 days. | ||
| Additional information | Some patients respond to substantially lower levels. | ||
| CPT coding | 80299-90 | ||
| LOINC code | 4064-2 | ||
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:42 AM | ||
| Entry Number | 945 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667