Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Synonyms
Abilify
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnsotics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
80342
Revised
04-30-17
Initials
SL