Test Code LAB20408 Clozapine
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
CLOZA
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Spin, separate and send 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Clozapine: 200-700 ng/mL
Clozapine toxic level: >1000 ng/mL
Norclozapine: 200-700 ng/mL
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
3-4 days
CPT Codes
80159
Unacceptable Conditions
SST