Prochlorperazine
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Prochlorperazine Level/Antipsychotic Drug Profile |
| Synonyms: | Neuroleptic Screen; Phenothiazine Screen | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80344 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) protect from light Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
| 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 1 mL, 0.24 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. Protect from light. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. For storage beyond 3 days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 301 |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Greater than or equal to 40.0 ng/mL |
| Reference Range: | 0.5-5.0 ng/mL |
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