Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD99684Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Haloperidol
Also known as: Aloperidine, Haldol®, Keselan, Serenace
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Monitoring the haloperidol concentration is used to assure compliance and avoid toxicity of this antipsychotic drug.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Haloperidol
AnalyteHaloperidol • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Collect sample 11-17 hours after last dose; serum collected in red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Collect sample 11-17 hours after last dose
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Causes for Rejection
Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |