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ARIPIPRAZOLE, QUANTITATIVE, SERUM/PLASMA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1066    Geisinger Epic ID:  52189

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum (preferred) or plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL pink-top K2 EDTA tube
Specimen required: 

3 mL serum (preferred) or plasma: minimum 0.5 mL


Special notes: 

Serum Separator Tube (SST®) unacceptable.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Serum Separator Tube (SST®) unacceptable.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  80299
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 15922, Aripiprazole, Abilify


Clinical significance: 

Aripiprazole (Abilify®) is an atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and clinical depression. The analysis of aripiprazole is used to monitor compliance with drug therapy.


Review Date:  12/17/2024

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