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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Catapres
Duraclon
Kapvay
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.4 mL
Note: Trough levels are most reproducible.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Specimen collected in Gold/SST
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location: CPA 3 refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room temp | 30 d |
| Refrigerated | 30 d | |
| Frozen | 24 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 10 d |
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone Number: (215) 657-4900 or (800) 522-6671
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
80375
Methodology
Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Analytical Volume: 0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
0.050 ng/mL
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Clonidine, Serum/Plasma |
| Reference Test Number: | 1275SP |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Thursday via FedEx Priority Overnight. NMS accepts Saturday deliveries. |