PAROXETINE
Paroxetine is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor indicated for the treatment of depression. This assay is useful for monitoring therapy, identifying non- compliance and potential toxicity.
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks
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FELBAMATE
Felbamate is an anticonvulsant drug used for the treatment of partial seizures in persons above 14 years of age. This assay is useful for determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to non compliance or lack of drug effectiveness. It also monitors changes in serum levels due to interactions with coadministered drugs like Barbiturates and Phenytoin.
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Pre-test Information:
Ideal sampling time: 1 hour before next dose.
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Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks
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NORTRIPTYLINE
Nortriptyline is a tricycliic antidepressant used in the treatment of endogenous depression. This assay is useful for monitoring blood levels during therapy, evaluating potential toxicity and patient compliance.
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Pre-test Information:
Recommended Specimen: >12 hours post oral dose.
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Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks
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PROPOXYPHENE SCREEN, URINE
Propoxyphene is a prescription drug for the relief of pain and is structurally related to Methadone. Drug overdose mainly affects the brain causing euphoria as well as analgesia, stupor, respiratory depression and coma. The half life of Propoxyphene is 8-24 hrs. This assay helps to monitor compliance and assess toxicity.
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Daily
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LSD, URINE, QUANTITATIVE
LSD is a potent psychedelic hallucinogenic drug of abuse derived from a fungus. It acts in the central nervous system as a serotonin agonist. This assay is used to confirm the presence of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD).
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Pre-test Information:
Wrap urine container in aluminum foil to protect from light.
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Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks
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