Test Directory

Test Code
CLOBM
Test Name
Clobazam and Metabolite
CPT Codes
AMA 80339, CMS G0480
Included Tests
  • Clobazam
  • Desmethylclobazam
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 10 days
Clinical Utility

Therapeutic drug management.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) 

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect specimen in red top, plain tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Patient Preparation

Trough levels are most reproducible.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

9 days

Refrigerated

9 days

Frozen

9 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Gel-barrier tubes
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Onfi®
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday