Quetiapine (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Quetiapine (Blood)

Alternate Names	Seroquel, Quetiapine Level
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL PLAIN (Red Top) - DEDICATED Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is recommended for compliance testing only.
Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED 1 x 9mL PLAIN tube or 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube. Collect sample pre-dose (trough). Record the date, time and dosage of last dose.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	500uL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SNG, LHNG
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Clinical Pharmacology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine
Accredited Test	Yes

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