Clonapin (Clonazepam) CLON

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Clonapin (Clonazepam) Level, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Clonapin (Clonazepam) Level, Serum

Clinical Info

Evaluate toxicity; monitor therapeutic levels
Information
The drug is used in the treatment of petit mal variant (Lennox-Gastaut), akinetic seizures and myoclonic seizures. Serum peak levels occur approximately two hours after oral administration.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube - Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen:  4 mL serum (1.1 mL min)
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature, Refirgerated or Frozen
 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature, Refirgerated or Frozen
 

Methodology

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

Days Performed

Daily
TAT: 3 - 5 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

80346
 
LONIC: 3494-2

PDM

5900457

Result Interpretation

Therapeutic:  20 - 70 ng/mL
Potentially Toxix: > 80 ng/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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