Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine used as a tranquilizer. Clonazepam is used in treating patients with seizures and in reducing tardive dyskinesia. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to avoid toxicity.
2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube
2.0 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
or
2.0 mL Serum from a Navy Blue Top Tube - No Additive
or
2.0 mL Plasma from a Navy Blue Top Tube - EDTA
or
2.0 mL Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
or
2.0 mL Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Na Heparin
1 day Ambient
3 days Refrigerated
2 weeks Frozen (Preferred)
Collect at trough concentration, immediately before the administration of the next dose
Centrifuge and separate immediately
1.0 mL Serum
Clonazapam: 30 - 60 ng/mL
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine used as a tranquilizer. Clonazepam is used in treating patients with seizures and in reducing tardive dyskinesia. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to avoid toxicity.
2 to 3 days
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