Amitriptyline

Test information: Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Tricyclic antidepressants possess a 3-ring molecular structure. They inhibit the neuronal reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin (5HT) in the CNS, and possess affinity for muscarinic and histamine H(1) receptors to varying degrees. Used to treat a wide range of disorders such as depression, panic disorder, social phobia, bulimia, narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, childhood enuresis, and chronic pain syndromes.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1 ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Trough level

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8407

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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