| Clozapine, Plasma | |||||
| Registration Code | TOX | ||||
| Method | HPLC | ||||
| Synonyms | Leponex Clozaril |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | $NZ 31.87(Exclusive of GST) | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Sample | Blood 10 mL Heparinised (T34) | ||||
| Paediatric Sample | |||||
| Unacceptable Samples | |||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | |||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | 5 mL Plasma | ||||
| Minimum Aliquot | |||||
| Aliquot Storage | Fridge or freezer | ||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | On ice or ambient | ||||
| When Analysed | Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 5 days | ||||
| Contact Details | Biochemistry-Toxicology Lab
| Interpretation
| Reference Range 1000 - 2000 umol/L.
| Serum results approximately 10% lower. Comments
| Specimen MUST be collected pre-dose or at least 10
- 15 hours after the last dose of clozapine.
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