Epic Code LAB1231983 Fluphenazine Level, Serum/Plasma

Test Name Alias

Prolixin, Permitil | LAB1231193 | XFLUP | Quest: 92021

Clinical Information

Fluphenazine is a phenothiazine derivative used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. It is also used to alleviate pain and in childhood development disorders. This assay is used for the therapeutic monitoring and toxicity assessment of fluphenazine.

Specimen Requirements

Collect (preferred specimen): One plain Red-top tube.
Also acceptable: One Lavender-top EDTA tube or One Pink top(EDTA) tube

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Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

In-Lab Processing

Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma from cells . Transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 2.0 mL serum or plasma, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.7 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Serum Separator (SST) tubes.
Received room temperature
Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 10 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 2 years

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Varies
Results available in 3-7 days.

Reference Range

By report

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

CPT

80299

LOINC

unavailable

Reviewed Date

11/3/2025

Orderable Regions