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Lab Test Dictionary

Clomipramine (30013)

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry


Synonyms

Anafranil; Chlorimipramine; Clomipramine and Metabolite

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


Epic ID

LAB4098

Lab Test Days

Wednesday

Standard TAT

1 Day


Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-6 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Collect at steady-state trough concentration. Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose. Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Gel barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)

Test Volume Required

3 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

1.5 mL Serum or Plasma


Included Tests

Clomipramine, Desmethylclomipramine and Total.


CPT Codes

80299


Revised

2/11/25

Initials

SA