Antidepressants (Tricyclic, SSRI, SNRI, SARI)
Testing Information
Sample Type
Urine
Testing Area
Toxicology
Test Methodology
LC/MS/MS
Panel Contents
Amitriptyline, Citalopram, Desipramine, Fluoxetine, Doxepin, Paroxetine, Imipramine, Sertraline, Duloxetine, Nortriptyline, Clomipramine, Venlafaxine, Trazodone
Reference Range
N/A
Expected Turnaround Time
24-48 hrs
Specimen Collection Criteria
Sterile urine cup or tube
Rejection Criteria
Quantity Not Sufficient (< 1mL), Specimen not labeled properly, Specimen leaked
Specimen Validity and Retention
Room Temperature (20-25°C): 72 hrs
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days.
Frozen (-20° or below): 14 days
Courier Transportation
Transport specimen at room temp (20-25°C) or refrigerated (2-8°C).
Clinical Utility
Definitive testing to monitor compliance with prescribed drug therapy and detect the use of nonprescribed and illicit substances.
