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Quetiapine
(a.k.a Seroquel)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Tube type: EDTA
Special instructions
It is possible for other medications to interfere with analysis. Please state current medications on request form.
Sent away
to Llandough Hospital
Reference range
200 - 600
Units
µg/L
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
This is an atypical anti-psychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophreia. It may also be used in the treatment of manic phases of bipolar affective disorder.
The quoted therapeutic range represents steady-state concentrations and trough levels will be lower than this.
