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Imipramine
Test Code887
Alias/See Also
LAB684
IMIPR
TOFRANIL
IMIPR
TOFRANIL
CPT Codes
80299
Includes
Imipramine, Desipramine and Total
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Collect at steady-state trough concentration. Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose.
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top), or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Gel barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
10: 00 a. M. Tues-sat
Report Available
2-4 days
Reference Range
Total | 150-250 mcg/L |
Clinical Significance
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant drug used to treat depression. Therapeutic drug monitoring is used to optimize dose and to avoid toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Valencia |
8407 Fallbrook Ave, Suite 100 |
West Hills, CA 91304-3226 |