Citalopram (Oral Fluid)

Test Code: TD_Citalopram (OF)

CPT Code(s): 80332

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Celexa (OF)

Test Includes

Citalopram (OF)

Methodology

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens submitted in a non-Quantisal collection device
Specimens received with any food debris or foreign objects present in the sample
Multiple swabs present in a single device
No swab present with the device
Quantisal: Collection wand inverted inside the collection tube

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Oral fluid collection device

Minimum Volume

1 mL oral fluid inserted into 3 mL buffer tube collected in Quantisal device

Sample Stability

1 month refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Using the standard Quantisal collection container, place the swab under the tongue. Donor should keep head down to allow gravity to help with saliva collection. Leave in place until blue dye indicates that the collection pad is saturated sufficiently. Follow collection instructions on package.

Alternative Specimen

N/A