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HelpEpic Test Code LAB3736 Amoxapine (Asendin) and 8-Hydroxyamoxapine
Additional Codes
MML Code: AMOX
NY State Approved
YesPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Reporting Name
Amoxapine (Asendin)Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Values
Amoxapine No reference range provided ng/mL
8-Hydroxyamoxapine No reference range provided ng/mL
Combined Total 200 – 400 ng/mL
Report Available
3 to 7 daysDay(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80335
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | EDTA |