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Olanzapine
(a.k.a Olzapin, Zypexa, Zydis, Zalasta, Zolafren, Rexapin)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Test Code: OLA
Special instructions
Trough sample preferred.
Sample must be protected from light.
Sample must reach lab within 7 hours of collection.
Reference Range
Therapeutic Range: 20 - 40
Consistent with toxicity: >100
Sent away
to Llandough Hospital
Units
µg/L
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Olanzipine is an atypical atipsychotic drug, used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Measurement may be useful, especially in suspected overdose or misuse.
