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Additional Codes
LAB3044
Specimen Type
Serum RedOrdering Guidance
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Â
1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Additional Information: Therapeutic range (trough level) applies to specimens collected immediately prior to next dose.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Clozapine
Therapeutic range: 350-600 ng/mL
Norclozapine
Therapeutic range: Not well established
Clozapine + Norclozapine
Therapeutic range: Not well established
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80159
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CLZ | Clozapine, S | 65632-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 33840 | Clozapine | 6896-5 |
| 33841 | Norclozapine | 10992-6 |
| 33842 | Clozapine+Norclozapine Total | 12375-2 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.