Chlorpromazine (Torazine) Level Build info

Synonyms

• CHLORPROMAZINE LEVEL
• DRUG
• THORAZINE
• LAB1068

Short Name

CHLORPROMAZI

Procedure Master Number

LAB1068

Procedure ID

56246

Clinical Info

Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine for treating psychosis and Tourett's syndrome. Monitoring it's level is important to optimize therapy, to avoid toxicity, and to assure compliance.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red Top Tube ( Serum gel not acceptable)
Specimen: 3 mL serum ( 1.2 mL min)
Transport Temperature Room Temperature
Stability: 7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
12 Months Frozen

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
12 Months Frozen

Methodology

Gas Chromatography (GC)
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Days Performed

TAT: 9-10 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Chantilly, VA.

CPT

80342
LOINC Code: 3471-0

PDM

5900445

Results