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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CLOZAH for Alfred, CLOZO for Outside tests

Specimen Types:

Plasma
Serum

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
EDTA 3 mL
Plain tube - serum (no Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect pre-dose

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen

Minimum frozen aliquot 0.5 mL

Plasma Neuroeleptic samples are stable for 5 days at ambient temperature (Olanzapine for 3 days)

Plasma samples are stable at -30C for 12 mths.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly