Test Code Me-178 Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and Hydroxybupropion
Additional Codes
COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
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MedTox SendOut | LAB0231498 | MISC BATTERY |
Reporting Title
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and Hydroxybupropion
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection; (HPLC-UV)
Performing Laboratory
MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc.
Specimen Requirements
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.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen
Reference Values
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.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80338