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Chlorpromazine

Order Code
072132
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Thorazine®

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors therapeutic levels of chlorpromazine, an antipsychotic. Also used to detect overdose.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Beyond 3 days
Frozen Beyond 3 days
Order Code
072132
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Thorazine®

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors therapeutic levels of chlorpromazine, an antipsychotic. Also used to detect overdose.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Beyond 3 days
Frozen Beyond 3 days