8 - 12 days
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Test Overview
LC-MS/MS
Paliperidone (9-hydroxyrisperidone) is the active ingredient in Invega extended-release tablets. Paliperidone is also the major active metabolite of Risperidone. Steady-state concentrations are typically attained within 4 to 5 days of dosing. Following daily administration of 12 mg extended release formulation, paliperidone steady state plasma concentrations ranged from 30 to 40 ng/mL.
Reporting limit determined each analysis
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Red top only, no SST
Collect specimen in a red top tube (NO SST). Send to Specimen Processing
Collect specimen in a red top tube (NO SST). Spin and aliquot into a plastic, screw capped tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
