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Mirtazapine (Remeron)

Test Code
REM


Quest Code
30348


Alias/See Also
Remeron


CPT Codes
80335

Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum from a red top tube


Minimum Volume
1.2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma


Instructions
3 ML SERUM INSTRUCTIONS: PROMPTLY CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE SERUM OR PLASMA INTO A PLASTIC SCREW-CAPPED VIAL.


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST) or PST


Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule
As needed


Report Available
10 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Therapeutic drug monitoring.


Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044




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.