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Quetiapine, Serum

Test ID: QUET

Test

Method

LC-MS/MS

Report Includes

Quetiapine

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

Test Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes Street, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum

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.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time

8 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Quetiapine nmol/L
ng/mL x 2.61
Serum Quetiapine therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been established. Expected range: 261 - 2610 nmol/L based on dosage of 225 - 750 mg/day.

Test Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes Street, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019