Clozapine

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: CLOZ
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026669
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 days
Testing Lab: LabCorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0mL (0.3mL min)
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Gel-barrier tube

Methods

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Clinical Utilities

Evaluate toxicity; monitor therapeutic levels

CPT Codes

80159

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.