Test Code TRANZ Clorazepate (Assayed as Nordiazepam)
Clinical Indications
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: TRANXENE LEVEL (aka TRANZ)
Sunquest Order Code: TRANZ
Epic Px Code: LAB2523
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Gray (Potassium Oxalate/Sodium Fluoride)
Acceptable: Plain Red, Green (Sodium Heparin), Lavender (EDTA)
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
Dose-Related Range: |
100-1500 ng/mL based on common dosage amounts |
Toxic: |
Greater than 2500 ng/mL |
Critical Value
Greater than 2500 ng/mL
Interpretation
Clorazepate is assayed as nordiazepam. Toxic concentrations may cause central nervous system depression.
Rejection Criteria
Gel separator tubes. Plasma or whole blood collected in light blue (sodium citrate). Hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
N/A
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks
Ambient: 1 week
Frozen: 3 years
Day(s) Performed
Tue, Fri
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
80346
LOINC Code
3498-3
Test Alias
Clorazepate
Desmethyldiazepam
Gen-Xene
Tranxene-SD
Tranxene T-Tab
Nordiazepam
Novo-Clopate
Tranxene
Additional Information / Notes
This test requires its own specimen. Cannot be shared with other orders.