ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Clozapine and Metabolite, Serum or Plasma : 2006476

Mnemonic: CLOZMET SP

Methodology: Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells within 2 hours. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 1 Month; Frozen: 1 Month
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Clozaril®