Clonidine
Test Mnemonic
CLONID
CPT Codes
- 80375 - QTY (1)
- 82542 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Catapres
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Do not use plasma separator tubes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 6 months |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
6 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) |
Reference Range
| Clonidine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | Therapeutic range: 1.00 - 2.00 | ng/mL |
Special Info
Do not use serum separator tubes.
Clinical Info
Trough levels are most reproducible. Sedation has been associated with serum clonidine concentrations greater than 1.5 ng/mL.