Chlorpromazine (Thorazine®)

Test ID: 

703607

CPT code:

80342

Synonyms:

Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine for treating psychosis and Tourett’s syndrome. Monitoring it’s level is important to optimize therapy, to avoid toxicity, and to assure compliance

Clinical Use:

Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine for treating psychosis and Tourett’s syndrome. Monitoring it’s level is important to optimize therapy, to avoid toxicity, and to assure compliance

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

3ml

Minimum Volume: 

1.2 mL

Container Type: 

red-top tube (no gel)

Collection:

Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw-cap vial

Stability Requirements:

Room temperature:   7 days
Refrigerated:   14 days
Frozen:   1 year

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Serum separator tube (SST® or PST)