Buspirone Screen, Blood Test (9123B)
| Analysis Code |
9123B |
| Test Name |
Buspirone Screen, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Buspirone [GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
BuSpar® |
| Purpose |
Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Anxiolytic |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
9 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
Peak serum levels are recommended when monitoring patients because the level in the blood drops so rapidly that many negative results are found at the trough. The peak occurs at 40 to 90 minutes post dose. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 7 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 17 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Monday Wednesday Friday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC] 80100 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
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