Aripiprazole, Quantitative, Serum/Plasma
Test Summary
Aripiprazole (Abilify®) is an atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and clinical depression. The analysis of aripiprazole is used to monitor compliance with drug therapy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Serum separator tube (SST)
Order Code
ARIPIP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3231
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80299
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Valencia
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia CA, 91355
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia CA, 91355
Reference Range
Steady state plasma levels in adults following a daily regimen have been reported as:
| 5 mg | 70 to 126 ng/mL |
| 10 mg | 109 to 216 ng/mL |
| 15 mg | 206 to 278 ng/mL |
| 20 mg | 212 to 574 ng/mL |
| 30 mg | 320 to 585 ng/mL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Serum separator tube (SST)
Result Information
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Steady state plasma levels in adults following a daily regimen have been reported as:
| 5 mg | 70 to 126 ng/mL |
| 10 mg | 109 to 216 ng/mL |
| 15 mg | 206 to 278 ng/mL |
| 20 mg | 212 to 574 ng/mL |
| 30 mg | 320 to 585 ng/mL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days