Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC77628Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Paliperidone (as 9‑Hydroxyrisperidone), Serum or Plasma
Also known as: 9-Hydroxyrisperidone, Invega®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Paliperidone (9‑hydroxyrisperidone)
AnalyteQuantitation • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 9383-1
Result Turnaround Time
5-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Red‑top tube or green‑top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel‑barrier tubes