Amitriptyline (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AMIT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7115

Synonyms

Tricyclic antidepressant drugs

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
Tubes containing gel (SST) are NOT acceptable
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Record date and time of last dose.
Once daily regime: take specimen 10-14 hrs post-dose.
Multiple doses: take specimen just before morning dose

Laboratory instruction:
Centrifuge and separate blood as soon as possible after collection.

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