Imipramine Test
Also known as: Imipramine blood test, Imipramine assay, Imipramine serum test
Imipramine Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹15,000. Uses LC-MS/MS on Serum samples. Results in Reports available after 2-3 weeks following sample receipt by the 7th of the month.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the imipramine test is to monitor serum concentrations of imipramine and its active metabolite desipramine during therapy. This helps in evaluating treatment effectiveness, preventing toxicity, and guiding dosage adjustments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, enuresis, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Test Code
- 860
- Price
- ₹15,000
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- Reports available after 2-3 weeks following sample receipt by the 7th of the month.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- LC-MS/MS
Sample Collection
Sample should be collected more than 12 hours after the last oral dose of imipramine. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Standard venipuncture procedure will be performed by a trained phlebotomist using a Red Top (No Additive) tube.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site and use a bandage. Sample must be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Timeline: Reports available after 2-3 weeks following sample receipt by the 7th of the month.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the imipramine test is to monitor serum concentrations of imipramine and its active metabolite desipramine during therapy. This helps in evaluating treatment effectiveness, preventing toxicity, and guiding dosage adjustments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, enuresis, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
How to Prepare
- Collect sample >12 hours post oral dose
- Use Red Top (No Additive) tube
- Do not use SST gel barrier tubes
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
- Complete Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35)
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"Imipramine test is essential for monitoring therapeutic drug levels to ensure efficacy and prevent toxicity in patients treated for depression or anxiety."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Incorrect tube type used
- Sample not collected at specified time post dose
- Insufficient sample volume
- Missing or incomplete consent form
Understanding Your Results
May indicate subtherapeutic levels; dose adjustment might be needed
Range: Below therapeutic range
Suggests effective drug levels for treatment
Range: Within therapeutic range
Risk of toxicity; consult healthcare provider immediately
Range: Above therapeutic range
Consult your doctor if experiencing side effects like dizziness, dry mouth, or if results are outside the expected therapeutic range.
Limitations
- ⚠Test only measures serum levels; clinical correlation with symptoms is necessary
- ⚠Reference ranges may vary between laboratories
- ⚠Does not account for genetic variations in drug metabolism
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising at puncture site
- ●Rare risk of infection
- ●Lightheadedness during blood draw
Interfering Factors
- ●Other medications that may interact with imipramine
- ●Incorrect timing of sample collection (must be >12 hours post dose)
- ●Use of incorrect tubes (SST gel barrier tubes not allowed)
- ●Recent food intake may affect absorption
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