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Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Clonidine (Catapres)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 5 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Reference Range: 1.00 - 2.00 ng/mL
Sedation has been associated with serum clonidine concentrations greater than 1.5 ng/mL
Toxic concentration has not been established.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCLON | Clonidine (Catapres) | 3495-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1184 | Clonidine | 3495-9 |