Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Amitriptyline
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
5th June 2024	Alternative names		Nortriptyline
	Minimum/Paediatric Volume	0.5 mL	1 mL
	Preferred Specimen Type	Serum Plasma	Blood
	Preferred Container Type	Plain tube - serum (no Gel)	SST
	Collection & Request Instructions		Trough level - collect up to 1 hour before next dose.

Alternative Names:

Nortriptyline

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

AMITRIP

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Trough level - collect up to 1 hour before next dose.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA

Additional Notes:

Drug Unit, Chemical Pathology Dept, RPA

Michael Fitzpatrick: (02) 95154622.