Ziprasidone, Serum/Plasma
Test Summary
Drug monitor
Aliases
- NMS code 4860SP
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial, using approved guidelines.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 12 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or pink top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Polymer gel separation tube (SS or PST)
Order Code
ZIPRAS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6416
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80299
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial, using approved guidelines.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 12 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or pink top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Polymer gel separation tube (SS or PST)
Result Information
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A