Test ID: ZG319
Component(s): Z1387 Imipramine, Serum LOINC 3690-5, Z1388 Desipramine, Serum LOINC 3531-1, Z1389 Total (Imi+Des) LOINC 9627-1
CPT code: 80299
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Red, Lav(EDTA) OR green(heparin). NO SST
Frequency: 2 – 4 days 3rd shift; reported within one working day.
Instructions: 1 mL Serum or Plasma from Red, Lav(EDTA) OR green(heparin). Ambient, Do not use a gel tube. Min 0.3 mL.
Text: Imipramine is the most thoroughly studied tricyclic antidepressant for the treatment of agoraphobia and panic disorder. Tricyclics should be avoided in pregnant and lactating women because these drugs have not been established as safe. All the tricyclic antidepressants have significant drug interactions.
Methodology: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)