BUPROP

Wellbutrin (Bupropion)

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3707

Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:

Trough levels are most reproducible.

Container Type:
Plain red top tube
Specimen Type:

Serum (NO gel!)

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:

1. Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.

Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:

Frozen - 30 days

Unacceptable Condition:

Gel tubes are not allowed. Gross Hemolysis.

Limitations:
Specimens must be kept frozen. If specimens are not kept frozen, this may cause lower or negative values.
CPT Codes:

80338 - Bupropion Wellbutrin (EAP 30021496)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)

Method:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

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