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HelpTest Code HALO Haloperidol, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Optimizing haloperidol dosage
Monitoring patient compliance
Assessing toxicity
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Haloperidol, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
Haloperidol:
5-17 ng/mL
Reduced Haloperidol:
10-80 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80173
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HALO | Haloperidol, S | 87550-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 80339 | Haloperidol, S | 3669-9 |
| 169 | Reduced Haloperidol | 38364-6 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.