Venlafaxine/Metabolite Level
Order Name
VENLAFAXIN
Test Number: 4503150
Revision Date 12/30/2022
Test Number: 4503150
Revision Date 12/30/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Venlafaxine/Metabolite Level
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High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorometric detection |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (0.6 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 3 mL (0.6 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended. Specimen Storage: SUBMISSION/TRANSPORT (<3 days): Room Temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to MEDTOX Laboratories Inc TC 179 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 7 - 10 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 808514 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 808514 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80299 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |