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Test Code
MZPN
Test Name
Mirtazapine
CPT Codes
80335
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
Clinical Utility
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Green Top (Lithium Heparin)

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in red top tube or green top (lithium heparin) tube via venipuncture. Centrifuge and transfer serum or plasma to aliquot tube.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube or PST.
Methodology
Gas Chromatography
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Reference Lab
NMS Labs
Testing Schedule
Varies