ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bupropion : 0099184

Mnemonic: BUPROPION

Methodology: Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Mon, Thu
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered

Remarks:

Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
Therapeutic Range:
50-100 ng/mL
Interpretive Data: The therapeutic range is not well established. Patient response appears to improve with concentrations between 50 and 100 ng/mL. Levels below 25 ng/mL may have no effect. Poor response and increased toxicity have been reported at concentrations above 100 ng/mL.
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Amfebutamone (Bupropion), Aplenzin (Bupropion), Budeprion (Bupropion), Wellbutrin{R} (Bupropion) , Zyban® (Bupropion)
 
 

 

 

 
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