Test directory: Alprazolam and Metabolite

Ordering Code 5045
Test Name Alprazolam and Metabolite
Alias Xanax
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Do Not use SST or PST
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 24 Months
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology High 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 June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Alprazolam and Metabolite ALL See report.