Clonidine
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Synonyms: | Catapres | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80299 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.6 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Trough levels are most reproducible. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 5 mL, 1.2 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Up to 3 days at room temperature; for longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 406 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 1.0-2.0 ng/mL Sedation has been associated with serum clonidine concentrations greater than 1.5 ng/mL. Toxic concentrations have not been established. |
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