Test directory: Desipramine

Ordering Code 698
Test Name Desipramine
Alias Norpramin
Pertofrane
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
No gel barrier tubes.
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Do Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Optimum time to collect sample is 10-14 hours post oral dose.
Handling Instructions Separate serum promptly
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed, Serum separator tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Desipramine ALL See report.