Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Alprazolam
Aliases/Synonyms
Xanax
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Plasma
Containers
Preferred Containers
Red top (no additive)
Acceptable Containers
Lavender top (EDTA); Green top (sodium heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect at trough concentration.
Handling Information
Store and send cold.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 14 days | Not established |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel-separator tubes |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Alprazolamng/mL10 - 50
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPRAZQST SP | ALPRAZOLAM, QN, S/P | 63873 | ng/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-03-30