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MedTox Laboratories Test Code: 756
Synonyms/Keywords
Zyprexa
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) | 2 mL | 0.5 mL | ||
| Plasma | Lithium-heparin Green Top Tube or Sodium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT) | 2 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Ambient | 3 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | ||
| Frozen | 6 months | ||
Interpretations
Expected steady state concentrations in patients on recommended daily dosages: 10.0 - 80.0 ng/ml. Plasma concentrations of olanzapine greater than 9.0 ng/ml have been associated with therapeutic effect. Toxic range has not been established.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | 10.0 - 80.0 ng/ml |
Performing Laboratory Name
Medtox Laboratories
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
402 West County Road D St. Paul, MN 55112 |
800-832-3244 (Main) 888-310-2264 (Team Emerald) |
www.medtox.com | 1080 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Monday through Sunday | 3 days | Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80299 | 1 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80299 | 1 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Centricity | Olanzapine, Serum |
| Cerner | None |