Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Quetiapine
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect trough specimen just prior to next dose or post-dose at a time ≥75% of the dosing interval.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Quetiapinenmol/Lng/mL x 2.61
Comment
Serum Quetiapine therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established. Expected range: 261 - 2610 nmol/L based on dosage of 225 - 750 mg/day.
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30