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Reporting Name
Protriptyline (Vivactyl)Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Reference Range: 50 - 170 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80335
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PROTR | Protriptyline (Vivactyl) | 3999-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1053 | Protriptyline (Vivactyl) | 3999-0 |
Report Available
3 to 6 daysMethod Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Additional Information:
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
BJH Chemistry will send test to Mayo Medical Laboratories who will forward to the performing laboratory. Do not reject specimen if not received on ice.