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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to optimize dosing and monitor patient adherence. Test only measures desipramine concentration; if imipramine will be administered, order Imipramine and Desipramine, Serum and Plasma (0090157).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Serum predose (trough) draw at a steady-state concentration or plasma predose (trough) draw at a steady-state concentration in plain red, lavender (K2EDTA), lavender (K3EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Whole blood. Gel Separator Tubes, Light Blue (Sodium Citrate), or Yellow (SPS or ACD Solution).
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-7 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Therapeutic Range:
100-300 ng/mL
Toxic:
Greater than 500 ng/mL
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
The therapeutic range is based on serum predose (trough) draw at steady-state concentration.Toxic concentrations may cause anticholinergic effects, drowsiness and cardiac abnormalities.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Norpramin
Pertofrane
TCA
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Desipramine, Serum or Plasma by Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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