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Sertraline, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: SERTRA

Test

Report Includes

Sertraline

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

12-Dec-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Patient Preparation

Patient should be on the drug for at least a week prior to specimen collection.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect trough specimen prior to morning dose.

Stability

Ambient 72 hours
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 180 days

Test Version

12-Dec-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Turnaround Time

12 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Sertraline nmol/L
  • Therapeutic: Unknown
  • No toxicity below 980

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

12-Dec-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
SERTRA 20214Sertraline nmol/L

Test Version

12-Dec-2023