Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Hydroxychloroquine
Aliases/Synonyms
Hydroxy chloroquine, Serum
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect trough specimen prior to next dose and separate within 2 hours.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 21 days | 28 days | 28 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
6 days
Specimen Retention Time
14 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Hydroxychloroquineng/mLMalaria Suppression: >10
SLE Target: ≥500
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2020-05-26