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HelpTest ID BLOD0051 Quetiapine
AKA
Seroquel
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Dark green (Lithium heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Dark green (Sodium heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 600 uL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 3 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Greater than 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 3 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Batched
Report Available
5 days
Additional Information
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established. Expected steady-state quetiapine plasma levels in patients receivng recommended daily dosage: 100 - 1000 ng/ml
Methodology
LC/MS/MS
Performing Lab
Medtox
CPT
80342
Coverage Limitations
This test has limited coverage - Please submit Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare) if applicable
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 19948 | Quetiapine |