Alprazolam (Xanax)

Test ID: 

703490

CPT code:

80346

Synonyms:

Niravam®
Xanax®

Clinical Use:

Therapeutic drug management.

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

2 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.

Patient Preparation: 

Collection:

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen is stable for eight days at room temperature or refrigerated, and for 19 days frozen.

Stability Requirements:

Expected Turnaround Time

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria