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Paliperidone, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: PALI

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

9-hydroxyrisperidone

Method

LC/MS

Report Includes

Paliperidone

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

Test Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes Street, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

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.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

LC/MS

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Paliperidone nmol/L
  • 41 - 123
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.

Test Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes Street, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019