OLANZAPINE (ZYPREXA)

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: OLANZ
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029320
Schedule: Monday - Sunday
Testing Time: 3 days
Testing Lab: MEDTOX

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 mL Serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.  

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Hemolysis: NA
Lipemia: NA
Icterus: NA
Other: NA

Methods

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

CPT Codes

80342

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

10.0 - 80.0 ng/mL

Expected steady state concentrations in patients on recommended daily dosages: 10.0 - 80.0 ng/mL.
Plasma concentrations of olanzapine greater than 9.0 ng/mL have been associated with therapeutic effect.

Toxic range has not been established.

TEST PERFORMED BY
MEDTOX LABORATORIES, INC.
402 W. COUNTY ROAD D
ST. PAUL, MN 55112