| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Zolpidem |
| Code |
Zolpidem Lvl. |
|
CPT Code |
80368 |
| Last Modified |
7/16/2018 2:06:00 PM |
| Test Name |
Zolpidem. |
| Synonyms |
Zolpid, Ambien, Edluar, Intermezzo |
| Patient Preparation |
|
| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Red or Dark Green (Heparin) |
| Collection Volume |
4.0 mL Red or Dark 4.0 mL Green |
| Storage |
Ambient and Refrigerate <3 days, Frozen <2 weeks |
| Routine TAT |
|
| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
|
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
|
| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
808135 Zolpidem (Ambien), Serum |
| Clinical Use |
Therapeutic drug management |
| Reference Range |
Expected hypnotic zolpidem concentrations in patients taking recommended daily dosages: up to 250 ng/mL. |
| Critical Value |
|
|
|
| Testing Sample Type |
Serum or Plasma |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.6 mL |
| Special Handling |
Testing referred to MedTox Laboratories Inc MX#378 |
| Lab Notes |
Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Gel-Barrier Tubes are NOT recommended
|
| Methodology |
LC/MS-MS - Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Limitations |
Causes for rejection: Gel barrier tubes |
