Nefazodone

Test Code: TD_5278
CPT Code(s): 80338

$349

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Serzone

Test Includes

Nefazodone

Methodology

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in serum separator tube

Reference Range(s)

By report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

7 days room temperature
30 days refrigerated
7 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. 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.