Test performed at:
Clomipramine (Desmethylclomipramine) | |
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Test NameClomipramine (Desmethylclomipramine) |
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Specimen Type/RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Red Top Minimum Testing Volume = 3 mL Blood Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in red top tube. Avoid gold top (SST). Collect at steady state. To monitor therapy, draw trough specimen prior to morning dose or 10-12 h after last drug administration. Assay includes Clomipramine (Desmethylclomipramine). Note date and time of collection and last dose. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Separate samples from cells as soon as possible. Repeated freezing and thawing of samples should be avoided Rejection Criteria: Unlabeled or samples of non sufficient quantity. Stability: Separated from cells stable at room temperature for 5 days, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen 6 months. Transportation: Send to Core Lab as soon as possible |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)7 days (batched) |
Test Utilization |
Reference ValueCombined Metabolite 230 -450 ng/mL Toxic: >450 ng/mL |
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Test CodeCLOM |
MethodologyLCMS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: November 03, 2022
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