Antidepressant Drug Screen, Ur, Quantitative

Casandra

Casandra Test Code MC96081Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab Mayo Clinic LabLab Test ID FASQNCPT Codes 80333, 80337, 80369

Antidepressant Drug Screen, Ur, Quantitative

Clinical Use

Use

This test is used for the quantitative analysis of antidepressants in urine, providing a precise measurement of drug concentration. It helps in the identification and quantification of various antidepressant compounds such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, fluoxetine, imipramine, maprotiline, nortriptyline, paroxetine, protriptyline, sertraline, and trimipramine. The test is crucial for monitoring therapeutic levels, identifying potential overdose, and assessing patient compliance with medication regimens.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

The quantitative analysis may be affected by sample contamination or improper preservation methods. Interfering substances in urine could lead to false positives or negatives, and results should be corroborated with clinical findings. Detection is limited to the specific antidepressants listed and does not account for additional psychoactive substances that are not part of this panel.

Test Details

New York Approved