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Duloxetine
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| Test Code(s): |
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MISC / RMISC
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| CPT Code(s): |
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83789
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| Methodology: |
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High Performance Liquid Chromatography
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Red top
Also Acceptable:
Lavender top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 1.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum or plasma
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.4 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Protect from light during collection and transport. Centrifuge and place serum in ARUP amber transport vial or wrap in foil.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Protect from light during collection and transport. Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) as soon as possible.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens not protected from light. Tubes with gel.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 12 months (-20°C)
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Interpretation
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