Haloperidol
| Sunquest Code: | HAL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB191 | Epic Name: | Haloperidol Level |
| Synonyms: | Haldol | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5-9 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are the most reproducible. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Up to 3 days at room temperature; 14 days refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 56 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Greater than 50 ng/mL |
| Reference Range: | 1.0-10.0 ng/mL |
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