Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Trazodone (ng/mL); Trazodone (nmol/L)
Aliases/Synonyms
Desyrel
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect trough specimen prior to next dose after steady state (2 days or more after commencement of therapy).
Handling Information
Separate within 2 hours of collection.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 72 hours | 14 days | 180 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Trazodoneng/mL800 - 1600 (Trough Collection)nmol/L x 0.372
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Trazodonenmol/L2152 - 4304 Trough Collectionng/mL x 2.69
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30