Cyproheptadine, Serum/Plasma

Test Code

3361

CPT Codes
80299

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma

Instructions

Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Rrefrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)

Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)

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

Setup Schedule

As needed

Report Available

7-9 days

Clinical Significance

Antihistamine

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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