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HelpTest Code LAB1231791 Clomipramine, Serum
Useful For
Determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to noncompliance
Monitoring serum concentration of clomipramine and norclomipramine to assist in optimizing the administered dose
Reporting Name
Clomipramine, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen 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:
1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose (minimum 12 hours after last dose).
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Serum must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Clomipramine and norclomipramine
Therapeutic concentration: 230-450 ng/mL
Note: Therapeutic ranges are for specimens collected at trough (ie, immediately before next scheduled dose). Levels may be elevated in non-trough specimens.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CLOM | Clomipramine, S | 43127-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 80902 | Clomipramine | 3491-8 |
| 7983 | Norclomipramine | 3536-0 |
| 7984 | Clomipramine + Norclomipramine | 3493-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.