Tubes containing gel (SST and PST) are NOT acceptable
Units: ug/L
| Therapeutic Range : 30 - 300 |
The quoted therapeutic range is for trough concentrations; specimens should be collected shortly before administering the next dose of the drug.
Uncertainty of Measurement : 16% at a concentration of 150 ug/L
Performed Weekly.
Principle : Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)
Clobazam is a benzodiazepine and is used for treating acute or chronic anxiety.
It may be used as adjunctive therapy in epilepsy, and may alter the serum concentrations of the anticonvulsants it is being used with.
It may also be used together with antidepressants for the treatment of anxiety associated with depression.
Monitoring levels may help with establishing the correct dosage regime.
Isolated cases of blood dyscrasias and abnormal liver function tests have been reported, and monitoring these tests should be considered.
Emails to chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz will receive priority attention from the on-call chemical pathologist.
If the query concerns a specific patient please include the NHI number in your email.
If email is not a suitable option, please contact the on-call chemical pathologist via Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995).
Individual chemical pathologists may be contacted but will not be available at all times.
After-hours : contact Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995) or hospital operator for on duty staff after hours.
Dr Samarina Musaad (Clinical Lead) : SamarinaM@adhb.govt.nz ext. 22402
Dr Cam Kyle: CampbellK@adhb.govt.nz ext 22052
Dr Weldon Chiu: WeldonC@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427
Dr Campbell Heron: CHeron@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427
For more information, please contact the laboratory or Dr. Hima Madhavaram ext 22057
Centrifuge and separate blood as soon as possible after collection.
If sending within Auckland then sample can be sent refrigerated (2-8 degrees) or at ambient temperature (8-24 degrees).
If sending from outside Auckland then send sample refrigerated (2-8 degrees).
Note: If temperature during shipping is likely to exceed 24 degrees then results may not always be reliable.