Therapeutic drug management
Trough levels are most reproducible
Dk green heparin (Li or Na), no gel
Refrigerated (preferred)
Ambient (OK) - 3 days
Frozen (OK)
Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Expected steady state concentrations of risperidone and 9-hydroxyrisperidone (combined total) in patients receiving recommended daily dosages:
Risperidone + 9 - OH: 10 - 120 ng/mL