Clozapine (Clozaril)
Order Name
CLOZAPINE
Test Number: 4006865
Revision Date 10/17/2017
Test Number: 4006865
Revision Date 10/17/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Clozapine (Clozaril)
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.3 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic agent. Norclozapine has minimal therapeutic activity. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 706440 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80159 |
| Internal Comments | Group Test (Change CPT from 80154 to 83789 on 11/19/2012). 2/9/15 83789 to 80299 - then to 80159 where NMS actuall performs test -JK 10/17/17 update link - JK |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |