Olanzapine, Plasma/Serum (Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis)

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

OLAN

Synonyms

Zyprexa
Zyprexa Zydis

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

4619

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Do NOT use gel tubes

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

The standard half-life of olanzapine is 33 hours, with time to steady-state of 7 days.

While there is no clearly established therapeutic range for olanzapine, plasma concentration measurement may be of use to check compliance or in cases of suspected overdose and/or toxicity.

Test Method

HPLC

Non-Funded Test Cost

$75.36 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4619

Contact Information

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