Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
Result Included
Paliperidone
Aliases/Synonyms
9-hydroxyrisperidone
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
-
Paliperidonenmol/L41 - 123
Comment
Paliperidone (also known as 9-Hydroxyrisperidone) is an active metabolite of Risperidone. The therapeutic range for Paliperidone/9-Hydroxyrisperidone varies by whether patient is administered Paliperidone or Risperidone. The therapeutic range for patients administered Paliperidone is displayed above.
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30