CLOMIPRAM
Clomipramine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3641
Synonyms:
Anafranil
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain, red-top or lavender (EDTA) or green-top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. For therapeutic drug monitoring, collect specimen immediately prior to next dose.
2. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:
Room Temperature - 67 hours
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
No gel tubes allowed!
CPT Codes:
80335 Clomipramine (EAP 30021412)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)