ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Citalopram, Serum or Plasma : 2003302

Mnemonic: CITALO

Methodology: Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells within 2 hours of draw. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma into an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82491
Cross References: Celexa® (Citalopram, Serum or Plasma) , Cipramil® (Citalopram, Serum or Plasma) , Escitalopram (Citalopram, Serum or Plasma)
 
 

 

 

 
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