Sertraline (and norsertraline)
Clinical Background:
Sertraline is a SSRI antidepressant. Sertraline is used for the treatment of depression, OCD, panic disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.
Sertraline is a SSRI antidepressant. Sertraline is used for the treatment of depression, OCD, panic disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
EDTA plasma
Get tubes are unsuitable.
EDTA plasma
Get tubes are unsuitable.
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Get tubes are unsuitable.
EDTA plasma
Get tubes are unsuitable.
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Minimum Volume Adult:
2 mL
2 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 mL
1 mL
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Special Requirement:
A through sample is recommended.
A through sample is recommended.
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Transport Requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Post at ambient temperature
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Interpretation:
It is possible for other medications to interfere with analysis. Please state current medications.
It is possible for other medications to interfere with analysis. Please state current medications.
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719
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Routine Email: