Test Details
Mnemonic
CLOM
Ordering Code
3716055
CPT-4 Code(s)
80335 (G0480)
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Collect at trough (>12 hours post-dose)
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 3.0 mL serum frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Green sodium or lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), ACD
Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatrography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
Clomipramine: 50 - 250 mcg/mL
Desmethylclomipramine: 150 - 350 mcg/mL
Total: 200 - 600 mcg/L
Desmethylclomipramine: 150 - 350 mcg/mL
Total: 200 - 600 mcg/L
Performing Laboratory
Quest Valencia
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes