Amitriptyline
| Category | Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and is indicated in the management of depressive illness and treating nocturnal enuresis in children. Side-effects include: arrhythmias and heart block, anxiety, dizziness, agitation, confusion, sleep disturbances, irritability and paraesthesia. |
| Clinical Indications |
Assessment of patient compliance |
| Reference range | See report |
| Sample & container required | SST (gold top), serum (red top) or heparin (green top) |
| Sample volume | 1 mL pre-dose trough sample |
| Turnaround time | Up to 6 weeks |
| Notes | Not currently performed in house; this is a referred test. |