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Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Reporting Name
Quetiapine (Seroquel), SerumSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Units: ng/mL
Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established. Expected steady-state Quetiapine plasma levels in patients receiving recommended daily dosages: 100 - 1000 ng/mL.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
CPT Code Information
80342
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FQUET | Quetiapine (Seroquel), Serum | 26776-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1216 | Quetiapine (Seroquel), Serum | 26776-5 |