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Quetiapine
Alternate Names
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Seroquel |
Ordering Information
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This test is recommended for compliance testing only. |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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9ml PLAIN (red top) |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Please state time and date of the last dose. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Notes
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The half life is approximately 5 hours |
Frequency
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Twice per week |
Reference Interval
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No firm therapeutic range has been established. Blood levels after standard doses range from approximately 30 - 60 ng/mL when blood is sampled 10 - 12 hours post dose. |
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Test Code
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MISCSO |
Container ID
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S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB |
Opt. Container
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green) |
Storage Instructions
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Store at 4°C |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at 4°C |
External Laboratory
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Clinical Pharmacology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine, QEII Medical Centre |