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General
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Clinical Use:
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Therapeutic drug monitoring. Venlafaxine is an antidepressant medication. O-desmethylvenlafaxine, a metabolite of venlafaxine is also quantified in this assay. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested twice a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Desmethylvenlafaxine, Efexor, O-Desmethylvenlafaxine, Pristiq, Pristique, |
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Code:
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VEN |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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125-750 for the sum of venlafaxine and O-desmethylvenlafaxine
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum, no gel (RED), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Collect sample prior to dose as trough level.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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EDTA (LAVENDER) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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2mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Toxicology |
Clinical Pharmacology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4126 |
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Last Updated : 04-01-2024 08:39 |