Loxapine and 8-Hyroxyloxapine
| Sunquest Code: | LOXAP | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3120 | Epic Name: | Loxapine and 8 Hyroxyloxapine |
| Synonyms: | Loxitane; 8 Hydroxyloxapine; Adasuve | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| Test Includes: | Loxapine and 8-hydroxyloxapine. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.4 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Usual sampling time is immediately prior to next dose (trough). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Up to 3 days at room temperature; for longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 65 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Loxapine: 5-30 ng/mL; 8-hydroxyloxapine:.20.0-100.0 ng/mL |
| Limitations: | Therapeutic range has not been established. |
| Use: | Therapeutic monitoring and assess toxicity. |
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