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Lab Test Dictionary

Clonazepam (340)

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)


Synonyms

Klonopin; Clonopin; Rivotril

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


Epic ID

LAB00945

Lab Test Days

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Standard TAT

3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Collect at trough concetration, immediately before the administration of the next dose.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ship frozen (Okay to thaw)

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 24 Hours' Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: 14 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gell barrier/Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Test Volume Required

2 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Serum or Plasma


CPT Codes

80346


Revised

06-28-15

Initials

SL