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HelpTest ID PNZN Perphenazine, (Trilafon), Serum
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Perphenazine (Trilafon)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen 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 Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
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 |
Reference Values
Reference Range: 5.0 - 30.0 ng/mL
Low-dose therapeutic range for Perphenazine: 0.5 - 2.5 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80342
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PNZN | Perphenazine (Trilafon) | 3927-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1052 | Perphenazine | 3927-1 |