Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Assessing toxicity
Therapeutic drug monitoring to avoid side effects, optimise drug efficiency Assess compliance
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 mL plasma
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL plasma
Special requirements:
Store sample at 4°C
Transport requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Availability:
Sample sent to an external laboratory for analysis
Reference ranges:
Sum of amitriptyline and nortriptyline 80 to 200 μg/L
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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