Loxapine Level
Order Name
LOXAPINE
Test Number: 4001200
Revision Date 11/06/2025
Test Number: 4001200
Revision Date 11/06/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Loxapine Level
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.3 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.3 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen: Gel-barrier tubes are NOT acceptable. Volume: 1 mL (0.3 mL) Serum Red-Top Tube or Plasma Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube Collection: Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. Testing referred to National Med Services NMSPA#2538SP Stability Requirements: Room temperature 30 days, Refrigerated 30 days, Frozen 15 months Cause for Rejection: Gel Barrier Tube |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 11-13 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 834657 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80342 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |