Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD51747Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 92021
Fluphenazine, Serum/Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug monitoring of fluphenazine, a phenothiazine antipsychotic (Prolixin), used for managing psychotic disorders.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Fluphenazine
AnalyteFluphenazine concentration • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
4-6 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
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
Room temperature for up to 3 days; beyond that refrigerate or freeze.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |