Yes. Citalopram is one of the 76 compounds in the LabX LC-MS/MS confirmation panel, reported as detected at or above 50 ng/mL. Citalopram is not one of the 12 lines on the LabX 12-panel screen. It is identified by adding laboratory confirmation, which tests for all 76 compounds on the panel.
Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. Escitalopram (Lexapro) is a closely related form of the same molecule.
Also known as or found in: Celexa.
Citalopram is prescribed for depression.
Citalopram is measured by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), which separates the compounds in a sample and identifies each one by its mass. That is different from a rapid screen, which reacts to a family of drugs and can occasionally react to a related substance. The laboratory reports Citalopram as detected when its concentration is at or above the cut-off of 50 ng/mL, within a reportable range of 50–5,000 ng/mL. It is one of 14 compounds in the antidepressants family on the 76-drug confirmation panel.
The laboratory's confirmation report lists an approximate detection window of 1-3 days for Citalopram. Treat that as a rough guide only: how long any compound stays measurable varies with the amount taken, how often it is used, body composition, metabolism, kidney and liver function, and hydration. A laboratory result cannot be used to work out when a substance was taken.
Citalopram is not one of the 12 lines on the LabX 12-panel screen. It is identified by adding laboratory confirmation, which tests for all 76 compounds on the panel.
Whether a laboratory method reports citalopram and escitalopram separately depends on the method; if the distinction matters, a licensed physician can ask the laboratory.
Commonly prescribed antidepressants and their metabolites. They are not part of standard drug screens and are identified when a clinician needs a full medication picture.
Yes. Citalopram is one of the 76 compounds in the LabX LC-MS/MS confirmation panel, reported as detected at or above 50 ng/mL. Citalopram is not one of the 12 lines on the LabX 12-panel screen. It is identified by adding laboratory confirmation, which tests for all 76 compounds on the panel.
LabX reports Citalopram as detected at or above 50 ng/mL, and the method's reportable range is 50–5,000 ng/mL. A result below the cut-off is reported as not detected; it does not prove none was present.
The laboratory lists an approximate window of 1-3 days, but it varies with dose, frequency of use, metabolism and hydration, and cannot be used to tell when something was taken.
Citalopram is not one of the 12 lines on the LabX 12-panel screen. It is identified by adding laboratory confirmation, which tests for all 76 compounds on the panel.
Citalopram is prescribed for depression.
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