Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Use
Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder in conjunction with other treatments. This test is used to measure the level of Aripiprazole in the blood, which helps in monitoring therapeutic levels and adjustment of dosage to ensure efficacy while avoiding potential toxicity.
Special Instructions
It is important to use the specified tubes for sample collection to avoid rejection. Proper refrigeration of samples is required for optimal stability during transport.
Limitations
This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA, and its performance characteristics were determined by LabCorp. The testing is subject to potential interference by hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, and other unspecified factors which might affect the ability to determine accurate levels of the drug in certain samples.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 38893-4
- 38893-4
Result Turnaround Time
5-9 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube. Plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send sodium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate the sample for storage and transport.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Other
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 25 days |