Escitalopram, Serum

Test Code: TD_5745
CPT Code(s): 80332

$169

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Celexa, serum
Citalopram, serum
Lexapro, serum

Test Includes

Escitalopram, Serum

Methodology

High performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in serum separator tube

Reference Range(s)

By report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

1 month room temperature
1 month refrigerated
7 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL EDTA (lavender top) plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.