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Quetiapine, Serum/Plasma
Test Code35299
CPT Codes
80299 (G0480)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Collect as trough prior to next dose.
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Instructions
Collect serum and remove from cells.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 21 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 21 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 21 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gel barrier tubes • Serum separator tubes (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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
100-1000 ng/mL
Clinical Significance
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: April 28, 2021