Test Code LAB10426 Nortriptyline (Pamelor®)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
NORTI
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 2 hours. Send 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 50–140 ng/mL
Toxic: >500 ng/mL
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
G0480
Unacceptable Conditions
SST