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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 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 Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019