Haloperidol
Abbrev Code: | HAL | ||
Order Code: | LAB1202 | Order Name: | Haloperidol Level |
Synonyms: | Haldol | ||
Methodology: | Quantitative liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 80173 x1, 80173 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Sun-Sat; testing is performed Mon, Wed, Fri and results are reported within 1-5 days. | ||
Compliance: | ARUP Laboratory Developed Test (LDT): For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
Collection Instructions: | Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw - At steady state concentration. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum, serum or plasma. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: 4 hours at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated; 1 month frozen (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 99640 |
Interpretive
Critical Range: | Greater than 50 ng/mL |
Reference Range: | 1.0-10.0 ng/mL |
Use: | Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence. |
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