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Zoloft

Source Blood
Mnemonic MISCREFBL

Misc Ref Test Name Prompt: Zoloft
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL red top tube, NOT SST. 1 x 4 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST is also acceptable.

Minimum 2 mL serum or plasma

Patient must be on medications at least one week prior to testing. Draw sample before morning dose.

Specimen Handling PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off and mark aliquot tube "Red Top" or "Heparin", then transport serum or plasma to DSC.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off and mark aliquot tube "Red Top" or "Heparin", then freeze serum or plasma before transporting to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition. 
Testing Location Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) Sertraline
Reference Interval