Unit Code 8126:
Imipramine and Desipramine, Plasma
Specimen Required
Draw blood in lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) 12 hours after last dose.
(Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 3 mL of
EDTA plasma refrigerated.
Transport Temperature
Refrig\Ambient OK\Frozen OK
Reject Due To
Specimens Other Than: Plasma, serum
Anticoagulants Other Than: Heparin or EDTA
Hemolysis: No if mild, Yes if severe
Thawing: NA
Lipemia: No
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday through Saturday; Varies
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