Test Details
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Result Turnaround Time
7 - 10 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Therapeutic drug management, assess potential impairment due to presence of zolpidem
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Reference Range
Expected hypnotic zolpidem concentrations in patients taking recommended daily dosages: up to 250 ng/mL.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 809646 | Zolpidem, WB | 809647 | Zolpidem | ng/mL | 74664-4 | |
| Order Code | 809646 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Zolpidem, WB | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 809647 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Zolpidem | |||||
| UofM | ng/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 74664-4 |