Test Overview
Method
High performance liquid chromatography-Tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Haloperidol
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Plasma (Li Heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect trough specimen within 1 hour prior to next dose.
Handling Information
Separate immediately. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 28 days | 28 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Haloperidolnmol/LTherapeutic 11 - 53
Range may not apply to chronic treatment-refractory patients who may require higher range than stated.ng/mL x 2.66
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALOP | Haloperidol,S | 9791 | nmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2025-10-01