Imipramine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2504
  • Soft Test Code:
  • IMIPR
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 887
Alternate Names
  • Desipramine
  • Janimine
  • Tofranil
Clinical Significance

Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressnt drug used to treat depression. Therapeutic drug monitoring is used to optimize dose and to avoid toxicity


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

3.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

5 days Ambient (transport)
5 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

Collect at steady-state trough concentration. Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose



Minimum Volume

1.5 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Total 150-250 mcg/L


Methodology:
  • Liquid Chromatography / Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Clinical Significance

Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressnt drug used to treat depression. Therapeutic drug monitoring is used to optimize dose and to avoid toxicity


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

0910174


CPT Coding

80335