Test Code Epic LAB2360 Clomipramine, Serum
Additional Codes
SQ code CLOMPM
Mayo code CLOM
Reporting Name
Clomipramine, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to noncompliance
Monitoring serum concentration of clomipramine and norclomipramine to assist in optimizing the administered dose
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (Serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen immediately before next scheduled dose (minimum 12 hours after last dose).
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Serum must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Clomipramine and norclomipramine
Therapeutic concentration: 230-450 ng/mL
Note: Therapeutic ranges are for specimens collected at trough (ie, immediately before next scheduled dose). Levels may be elevated in non-trough specimens.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CLOM | Clomipramine, S | 43127-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 80902 | Clomipramine | 3491-8 |
| 7983 | Norclomipramine | 3536-0 |
| 7984 | Clomipramine + Norclomipramine | 3493-4 |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Method Description
The tricyclic antidepressants are extracted from serum using a solvent to precipitate proteins. The supernatant is removed, and analysis is by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Report Available
3 to 5 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.