Fluphenazine, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Prolixin®
Use
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the laboratory, and it is not cleared or approved by the FDA. Therefore, results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests. A clear relationship between blood levels and clinical response has not been fully established; recent studies suggest optimal therapeutic response may vary between individuals.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Fluphenazine
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 3650-9 - fluPHENAZine SerPl-mCnc
- 3650-9 - fluPHENAZine SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
4-6 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top (no additive) tube or green-top (heparin) tube; gel-barrier tubes not recommended
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
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