Aripiprazole and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma
Order Name
Aripiprazole S/P
Test Number: 6906251
Revision Date 06/07/2021
Test Number: 6906251
Revision Date 06/07/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Aripiprazole and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma
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Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended. Specimen Storage: SUBMISSION/TRANSPORT (<3 days): Room Temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to MedTox Laboratories MX#771 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4-10 days |
| Clinical Use | Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 809671 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80299 |
| Internal Comments | 02/16/19: Removed prompts; updated instructions - SN 06/17/21 Added whole blood as unacceptable specimen - SN |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |