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HelpEpic Test Code LAB3830 Perphenazine, (Trilafon), Serum
Additional Codes
MML Code: PNZN
LIS Code: PPNZ
NY State Approved
YesPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Reporting Name
Perphenazine (Trilafon)Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Frozen | 180 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | LIGHT PROTECTED |
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 3 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in amber vial (T915) to protect from light.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated in amber vial (T915) to protect from light.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Values
Reference Range: 5.0 - 30.0 ng/mL
Low-dose therapeutic range for Perphenazine: 0.5 - 2.5 ng/mL
Report Available
5 to 9 daysDay(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
80342
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |