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HelpTest Code FAMOX Amoxapine (Asendin) and 8-Hydroxyamoxapine
Reporting Name
Amoxapine (Asendin)Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | EDTA |
Reference Values
Amoxapine No reference range provided ng/mL
8-Hydroxyamoxapine No reference range provided ng/mL
Combined Total 200 – 400 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80335
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FAMOX | Amoxapine (Asendin) | 9625-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1120 | Amoxapine | 3341-5 |
| Z1045 | 8-Hydroxy-Amoxapine | 1698-0 |
| Z1046 | Combined Total | 9625-5 |