Clomipramine, Serum

Test Code
706465


Alias/See Also
Anafranil(R)


CPT Codes
82542

Preferred Specimen
Serum OR plasma


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. For therapeutic monitoring, collect specimen immediately prior to next dose.


Transport Container
Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrea


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift




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