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High-risk result notification
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RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
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In this section
Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Risperidone
Test Name
Risperidone
Test Code
SASABI
Specimen Type
Blood - Lithium Heparin (No gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Preferred Volume
1 mL
Comments
Collect sample prior to dose as trough level.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form.
LAB NOTES:
Centrifuge and separate sample - send to referral laboratory at 4deg.
Assay Performed
CSRA -QEII, Ground Floor. PP Block
Pathwest (Clinical Pharmacology) - Perth Children's Hospital
QEII Medical Centre, Verdun Street
Nedlands 6009
WA
(08) 6383 4126
Assay Frequency
Weekly