Test directory: Haloperidol

Ordering Code584
Test NameHaloperidol
AliasHaldol
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
No gel barrier tubes.
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsDo Not use SST or PST
Collect sample 11-17 hours after last dose.
Handling InstructionsSeparate serum promptly
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Gel barrier tube, Hemolyzed, Lipemic
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyLiquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
HaloperidolALLSee report.