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HelpTest Code PRAOX Paroxetine
Collection Container
Red
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Heparinized plasma
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days, Refrigerated: 2 weeks, Frozen: 6
months
Reasons for Rejection
Collected in gel barrier tube
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Additional Information
Trough levels are most reproducible
CPT Code
80332/G0480