Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Clozapine
Clozapine
EDTA
| Test | Clozapine |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | CLOZ |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | EDTA |
| Clinical Indication | Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia resistant to conventional therapy. Plasma clozapine concentrations of 0.35mg/L and above have been associated with a good response, with the risk of convulsions increasing above 1.0mg/L. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 2mL |
| Special Precautions | Pre-dose or trough sample |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 2 days |
| Laboratory | Viapath King's College Hospital London SE5 9RS 0203 299 5881 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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