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General
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Clinical Use:
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. Clobazam is an anticonvulsant medication. Norclobazam (N-desmethylclobazam), a metabolite of clobazam, is also quantified in this assay. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Desmethylclobazam, Frisium, Norclobazam, |
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Code:
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CLOB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Clobazam - 30-300 ug/L
Norclobazam - 300-3000 ug/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
QLD Pathology-Royal Brisbane Hospital |
(07) 3646 3636 |
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Last Updated : 04-01-2024 09:11 |