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HelpTest Code 13 Amoxapine and 8-Hydroxyamoxapine, Serum or Plasma (13)
Additional Codes
MedTox Laboratories Test Code: 13
Useful For
Therapeutic Drug Management
Synonyms/Keywords
Asendin
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) | 2 mL | 0.5 mL | ||
| Plasma | Lithium-heparin Green Top Tube or Sodium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT) | 2 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Ambient temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage | < 3 days |
| For storage beyond three days, specimen shouldbe refrigerated or frozen |
Rejection Criteria
Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Amoxapine & 8-Hydroxyamoxapine (combined total): 200-400 ng/mL |
Performing Laboratory Name
Medtox Laboratories
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
402 West County Road D St. Paul, MN 55112 |
877-474-5767 | www.medtox.com | 1080 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Performed daily | 3 days | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80299 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80299 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| COM | MISC Test |
| Cerner | MISC Test |