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HelpTest Code LAB468 Diazepam and Nordiazepam, Serum
Test Down Notes
Effective December 14, 2023: This test is temporarily unavailable due to analytic issues. The downtime is expected to be >30 days. Order ZW86 (1501SP) as an alternate. See test notification here.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Diazepam and Nordiazepam, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (Serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
3 to 7 daysReference Values
Therapeutic concentrations
Diazepam and Nordiazepam: 200-2,500 ng/mL
Useful For
Assessing compliance
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic level
Assessing diazepam toxicity
CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DIA | Diazepam and Nordiazepam, S | 49044-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8629 | Diazepam | 3548-5 |
| 2475 | Nordiazepam | 3537-8 |
| 2459 | Diazepam and Nordiazepam | 16757-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.