ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Buspirone Quantitation, Serum or Plasma : 0091299

Mnemonic: BUSPIRON

Methodology: Quantitative Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Recommended peak draw 40-90 minutes post dose.

Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 mL serum or plasma to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 2.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 17 months

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Use of peak serum level is recommended for patient monitoring. Blood drug level drops rapidly, leading to many negative results at the trough. Peak serum concentration occurs 40-90 minutes post dose.
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: BuSpar® (Buspirone Quantitation, Serum or Plasma)
 
 

 

 

 
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