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Bupropion and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: BUPROQST

Test

Method

HPLC-MS/MS

Report Includes

Bupropion; Hydroxybupropion

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (EDTA)

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (EDTA)

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect trough specimen prior to next dose.

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient Unacceptable
Refrigerated Unacceptable
Frozen 30 days

Additional Stability Information

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

HPLC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time

8 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Bupropion ng/mL
  • 50 - 100
Hydroxybupropion ng/mL
  • 600 - 2000

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019