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Test ID FBUHB Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) and Hydroxybupropion

Method Name

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)

Reporting Name

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Specimen Type

Varies

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL sodium heparin plasma frozen in a plastic vial.

 

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum get tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Frozen 180 days

Reference Values

Bupropion:                   50-100 ng/mL

Hydroxybupropion:       600-2000 ng/mL

 

Note: Expected concentration range for hydroxybupropion:

         600 – 2000 ng/mL.

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 days

Performing Laboratory

Medtox Laboratories, Inc.

CPT Code Information

80338

NY State Approved

Yes