RISPERIDONE
Risperidone
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB4024
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Collect the specimen just prior to the next dose (trough level).
Container Type:
Plain red top tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.1 mL
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not acceptable.
CPT Codes:
80342 - Risperidone (EAP 30135086)
(If Medicare, bill G0480)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)