Test directory: Alprazolam and Metabolite

Ordering Code5045
Test NameAlprazolam and Metabolite
AliasXanax
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsDo Not use SST or PST
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 24 Months
Rejection CriteriaGel barrier tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyHigh Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass
Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Lab National Medical Services, Inc.

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
Alprazolam and MetaboliteALLSee report.