Test Code Me-178 Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and Hydroxybupropion

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0231498	MISCELLANEOUS TEST

Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and Hydroxybupropion

High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection; (HPLC-UV)

MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc.

Specimen Type: Serum or plasma

Container/Tube:

Serum: Clot, plain, or activator

Plasma: Heparin, plain

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic transport tube

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.8 mL

Collection Instructions: Trough levels are most reproducible.

Additional Information: Gel separator tube is not acceptable.

Frozen

BUPROPION, ng/mL

Report Limit: 5 ng/mL

Reference Range: 50 - 100 ng/mL

Critical Value: ≥300 ng/mL

HYDROXYBUPROPION, ng/mL

Report Limit: 100 ng/mL

Reference Range: 600 - 2000 ng/mL

Message: Expected concentration range for hydroxybupropion: 600 - 2000 ng/mL.

Monday through Sunday

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