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TRAZODONE

Test Code
TRAZ


CPT Codes
80299

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Transport Container
Red Top.  No Gel Tubes


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Reference Range
Accompanies report


Clinical Significance
Test is used for therapeutic drug monitoring of antidepressant therapy. Peak plasma levels occur approximately 1 hour after dosing when Trazodone is taken on an empty stomach or 2 hours after dosing when taken with food. Elimination of Trazodone is biphasic, consisting of an initial phase (half-life 3-6 hours) followed by a slower phase (half-life 5-9 hours).




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.