Paliperidone, Screen

Test ID: 

703906

CPT code:

80342

Synonyms:

•9-Hydroxyrisperidone
•Invega®

Clinical Use:

Therapeutic drug management

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

0.6mL

Container Type: 

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

Patient Preparation: 

Trough levels are most reproducible.

Collection:

Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes 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.

Rejection Criteria

Gel-barrier tubes