Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Chlorpromazine (ng/mL); Chlorpromazine (nmol/L)
Aliases/Synonyms
Thorazine
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Plasma (Heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 72 hours | 7 days | 180 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Other | Gel-separator tube |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
15 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Chlorpromazineng/mLTherapeutic 30 - 300nmol/L x 0.318
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Chlorpromazinenmol/L94.2 - 942.0ng/mL x 3.14
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30