Duloxetine, Screen

Test ID: 

703692

CPT code:

80332

Synonyms:

Cymbalta®

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

3mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.

Patient Preparation: 

Trough levels are most reproducible.

Collection:

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen is stable for four days at room temperature, for four days refrigerated, and for 70 days frozen.

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gel-barrier tubes