REF MISC
Chlorpromazine, Serum
Synonyms:
Thorazine
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube, or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum or plasma from the cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
80342
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)