Diazepam and Nordiazepam, Serum DIAZ

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Diazepam Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Diazepam Level, Serum

Clinical Info

Therapeutic assessment typically includes measurement of both the parent drug (diazepam) and the active metabolite (nordiazepam).

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top
Volume: 1.0  mL serum ( 0.4 mL min)
Collection:  Oral: peak: one hour after dose; IV: peak: 15 minutes after dose.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Days Performed

TAT: 3-5 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

80299

PDM

5903480

Result Interpretation

Therapeutic
      Diazepam + Nordiazepam: 0.2 - 2.5 ug/mL

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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