Trazodone Level
Order Name
TRAZODONE
Test Number: 3638625
Revision Date 06/28/2023
Test Number: 3638625
Revision Date 06/28/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Trazodone Level
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Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 4064-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.6 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.6 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days three working day. |
| Clinical Use | Trazodone is indicated for treatment of depression. Also known as: Desyrel. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 071688 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 071688 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80338 (G0480) |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |