Bupropion and Hydroxybupropion, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Wellbutrin®, Zyban®
Use
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Additional time may be required for confirmatory or reflex testing; turnaround can vary by testing schedule.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Bupropion
AnalyteHydroxybupropion
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 6706-6 - buPROPion SerPl-mCnc
- 9418-5 - OH-bupropion SerPl-mCnc
- 6706-6 - buPROPion SerPl-mCnc
- 9418-5 - OH-bupropion SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Red‑top (no additive) tube or green‑top (heparin) tube; gel‑barrier tubes are not recommended; Custom "Transfer for Bupropion Analysis" tube containing Sodium Citrate Monobasic
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transfer separated serum or plasma to the "Transfer for Bupropion Analysis" tube containing sodium citrate monobasic (white powder). Mix well. Freeze.
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Storage Instructions
Freeze immediately; ship frozen on dry ice.
Causes for Rejection
Gel‑barrier tubes; specimen received not frozen; specimen not received in Bupropion Analysis Tube containing Sodium Citrate Monobasic
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