Buspirone, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Buspar®, Vanspar®
Use
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Therapeutic range has not been established; expected serum concentrations in patients taking recommended daily dosages are up to 10.00 ng/mL. Interpret results cautiously in absence of established therapeutic thresholds.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 9356-7
- 9356-7
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit 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
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |
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