Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
Result Included
Olanzapine
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Plasma (Heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect trough specimen just prior to next dose or post-dose at a time ≥75% of the dosing interval.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Olanzapinenmol/LTrough: 32 - 256 (based on 5 - 20 mg/d dose)
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30