Synonyms
Paxil®; Pexeva®
Expected Turnaround Time
3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Information
In-house validated method
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Red-top (no additive) tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Collection
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Trough levels are most reproducible
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Test Details
Use
Therapeutic Drug Management
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Reference Interval
20 - 200 ng/mL; The therapeutic range for paroxetine has not been established. The stated range on this report are the observed concentrations in patients who are not elderly and do not have renal nor hepatic dysfunction.