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Test Code
PROLX
Test Name
Fluphenazine
CPT Codes
AMA 80343, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
5 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 or Lithium Heparin)

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

6 months

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Prolixin
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 5 times per week