Amitriptyline / nortriptyline
Nortriptyline is the N-methylated metabolite of amitriptyline. Both are tricyclic antidepressants with mild tranquilising action. They inhibit catecholamine reuptake. Clinical indication for requesting: investigation of toxicity.
| Tube | 04 (EP) - EDTA Plasma |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0150 |
| Additional Information | Amitriptyline half-life 10 -28 hrs. Nortriptyline half-life 18-60 hrs. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Cardiff: 7 days |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Cardiff toxicology lab) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate and freeze plasma. Minimum volume: 1mL plasma. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Amitryptiline + Nortryptiline 80 – 200 ug/L |
| Units | µg/L |
| Telepath | LNATR / JNATR |
| ICE Codes | LNATR / JNATR |
