ALPRAZOLAM, SERUM

Reporting Title: Alprazolam, S

Methodology: High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

Mayo Medical Laboratories New England     #500155

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

Collect 6.0 mL (minimum 2.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s).  (SERUM GEL TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.) 

 

Laboratory Notes:

 

 

Spin down and send 3.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of serum refrigerated.

 

Reference Values:

 

 

Therapeutic range: 5-25 ng/mL

 

 

Some patients respond well to levels of 25-55 ng/mL.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

Varies, batch 3 times per week

 

Cut-Off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

3-4 days

 

CPT Code:

 

 

82491

 

KIDDOS Order Name:

 

 

Miscellaneous Lab Test

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

Misc Ref SLC

 

Last Updated 10/09

Last Reviewed 10/09