Venlafaxine (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Venlafaxine (Blood)

Alternate Names	Efexor, Venlafaxine Level, Pristiq, Pristique
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL PLAIN (Red Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Preferred sample is a trough level: either immediately before the next dose or 12 hours post dose.
Collection Instructions	Record time of specimen collection and time of last dose on the request form.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

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

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