Specimen Requirements
Title
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Specimen Requirement
Patient Prep: Measure at least two weeks after initialing treatment.
Collect a plain red-top, lavender EDTA or sodium heparin, centrifuge and transfer 1.0 mL serum/plasma to a screw top plastic vial within 2 hours of collection, indicate sample type on tube and send.
Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Stability
Room temp: 2 days, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-10 days performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Clinical Use
Fluphenazine is a phenothiazine derivative (piperazine) used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.
Test Code
FLU