Perphenazine
| Sunquest Code: | PERP | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3160 | Epic Name: | Perphenazine Level |
| Synonyms: | Trilafon | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.4 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) protect from light (Green (sodium heparin, no gel or lithium heparin, no gel) protect from light) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are the most reproducible. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Results may be altered if collected in gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Protect from light. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 91 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | 50 ng/mL or greater |
| Reference Range: | 5-30 ng/mL; low dose therapeutic: 0.5-2.5 ng/mL |
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