AMINOR
Amitriptyline/Nortriptyline
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3312
Synonyms:
Elavil
Pamelor
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
For therapeutic monitoring, collect specimens immediately
prior to the next dose unless otherwise specified.
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA) or green top (heparin) tube (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens collected in gel barrier tubes will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
80335 - Amitriptyline Elavil (EAP 30020964)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)