Test directory: Amitriptyline & Nortriptyline

Ordering Code702
Test NameAmitriptyline & Nortriptyline
AliasElavil
Endep
Tryptanol
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
No gel barrier tubes.
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender),
Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green),
Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsDraw full tube
Do Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose.
Handling InstructionsSeparate serum from cells as soon as possible after clotting.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaGel barrier tube, Grossly hemolyzed, Serum separator tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyChromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 26, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
AmitriptylineALLSee report.
NortriptylineALLSee report.
TotalALLSee report.