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Test Code
CLORZ
Test Name
Clorazepate
CPT Codes
80299
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

Evaluate toxicity; monitor therapeutic levels

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

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

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

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

Specimen should be collected prior to next dose unless otherwise noted.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

1 day

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

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

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Tranxene® SD™
  • Tranxene® T-Tab®
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies