Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
CLOMIP
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Mon, Wed, Fri
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw - At steady state concentration.
Collect
Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective February 19, 2013
Therapeutic Range
Total (clomipramine and norclomipramine): 220-500 ng/mL
Toxic Level
Greater than 900 ng/mL
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
The therapeutic range listed relates to the antidepressant characteristics of the drug. A therapeutic range for treating obsessive compulsive disorder is not well established. Toxic concentrations may cause anticholinergic effects, CNS depression, cardiac abnormalities, seizures and hypotension.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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