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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Clozapine

Recent changes for Clozapine

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
9th September 2025
Preferred Container Type

Lithium heparin no gel

EDTA Adult

Clozapine

Alternate names:
Clozaril
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CLOZ
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
EDTA AdultEDTA Adult
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

  Collection time prior to next dose (trough/Pre-dose ).

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Mon-Fri
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 days
Reference Interval:

100-800 ug/L Therapeutic

Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

The sample is to be spun and aliquoted prior to transportation.

Laboratory Notes:

If norclozapine is requested, do not send clozapine to the Austin. Send the sample to the Alfred for clozapine and norclozapine testing. 

External Laboratory:
Austin Pathology
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