Clobazam, Plasma (Frisium)

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

CLOB

Synonyms

Frisium

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

4660

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood
• CSF
• Saliva

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Do NOT use gel tubes for this assay
Blood 3 - 5 mL Heparin(Green).Saliva 1 mL, CSF 1 mL
Deliver to lab on ice or ambient

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions - Plasma 1 mL, Saliva 1 mL, CSF 1 mL Fridge
Deliver on ice or ambient

Reference Intervals

Test Method

LCMSMS following protein precipitation

Non-Funded Test Cost

$62.58 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4660

Uncertainty of Measurement: Coefficient of variation runs at approximately 7% for clobazam and 6% for norclobazam

Specimens should preferably be collected immediately pre dose.

The metabolite norclobazam is also monitored but not reported. Levels are available on request.

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