Specimen Requirements

Title

Benztropine (Cogentin)

Specimen Requirement

Collect red top or lavender EDTA, centrifuge, transfer 1.0 mL serum/plasma to a screw top plastic vial, indicate sample type on vial and send.

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Stability

Room temp: 30 days, Refrigerated: 30 days, Frozen: 30 days

Reference Range

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

Turnaround

5-7 days

Clinical Use

Test Code

COGEN