VENLAFAZINE & METABOLITE

Message
***SEE MARGIE OR JOEY FOR WILD CODE***


Test Code
VENL(ZS50882)


CPT Codes
80338X/G0480

Includes
VENLAFAXINE
O-DESMETHYLVENLAFAXINE


Preferred Specimen
3mL SERUM


Minimum Volume
1mL


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
BARRIER TUBES (SST OR PST) ARE UNACCEPTABLE


Methodology
HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID/TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY (LC/MS/MS)

Setup Schedule
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY


Performing Laboratory
NMS LABS
3701 WELSH ROAD
WILLOW GROVE PA 19090-2910



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.