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Test Code LAB3610 Clobazam

Clinical System Name

Clobazam Level

Synonyms

Clobazam

Clobazam metabolites: desmethylclobazam (aka norclobazam)

 

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s):  Red; Dark Green/Sodium Heparin

Preferred Vol: 1 mL

Minimum Vol: 1 mL

 

Note: Volume can be shared with Gabapentin, Levetiracetam (Keppra), Oxcarbazepine, Topiramate, Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Lacosamide, Zonisamide, and Rufinamide.

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: gel separator tubes

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2-8 C

Storage location: CPA Fridge, FrigE Rack. May be stored in same tube with Gabapentin, Levetiracetam (Keppra), Oxcarbazepine, Topiramate, Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Lacosamide, Zonisamide, and Rufinamide (0.5 mL min).

 

Off-site collection: Spin blood; refrigerate or freeze serum/plasma in plastic aliquot tube.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
separated serum/plasma Room temp 2 d
  Refrigerated 6 w
  Frozen 3 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N T, Th, Su (run overnight, result available next day) 2 - 4 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem West

Phone Number: 206-987-2617

CPT Codes

80339

Methodology

Method: LC/MS/MS

Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL serum/plasma

Limitations:

Reference Range

Clobazam:                         30 - 300 ng/mL

Desmethylclobazam:     300 - 3000 ng/mL