CLOZAPINE
CLOZAPINE (CLOZARIL)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3640
Synonyms:
CLZ
Performing Lab:
Reference Lab
Patient Preparation:
Therapeutic range (trough level) applies to specimens collected immediately prior to next dose.
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.6 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose. 2. Within
2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Room Temperature: 7 Days
Refrigerated (Preferred)- 28 Days
Frozen- 28 Days
CPT Codes:
80159-HC CLOZAPINE, DRUG SCREEN QUANT (EAP 30021411)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
4-6 Days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :