Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD69641Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Paliperidone
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic drug, identical to 9‑hydroxyrisperidone, the pharmacologically active metabolite of risperidone, with a similar profile. Monitoring serum paliperidone concentrations can support treatment optimization and adherence assessment.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Paliperidone
AnalytePaliperidone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Red‑top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 31 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |