Test Directory

Test Code
ARPIP
Test Name
Aripiprazole, Serum/Plasma
CPT Codes
80299
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 10 days
Clinical Utility

Therapeutic drug management.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Green Top (Sodium Heparin) or Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin)  

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect specimen in red top tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Patient Preparation

Trough levels are most reproducible.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

30 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Gel-barrier tubes
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday