Lorazepam
| Sunquest Code: | LORA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3589 | Epic Name: | Lorazepam |
| Synonyms: | Ativan | ||
| 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: | 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. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 64 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Greater than 500 ng/mL |
| Reference Range: | 50-240 ng/mL |
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