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HelpTest Code FZIP Ziprasidone (Geodone, Zeldox)
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reporting Name
ZiprasidoneSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: ng/mL
Expected plasma concentrations in patients taking Recommended Daily Dosages: Up to 220 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80342
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FZIP | Ziprasidone | 33946-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z2232 | Ziprasidone | 33946-5 |