Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD47410Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Clomipramine
Also known as: Anafranil, Chlorimipramine, Clomipramine & Metabolite
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Clomipramine and its active metabolite, norclomipramine are antidepressant drugs. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and to avoid toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Clomipramine
AnalyteClomipramine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Desmethylclomipramine
AnalyteDesmethylclomipramine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Total
AnalyteTotal • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Collect at steady‑state trough concentration. Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Gel barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |