Test Code CDP Chlordiazepoxide and Metabolites, Serum
Reporting Name
Chlordiazepoxide and metabolites, SUseful For
Monitoring chlordiazepoxide therapy
Assessing toxicity
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum RedShipping Instructions
Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum get/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into an amber vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Ambient | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
Frozen | 28 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration:
Chlordiazepoxide: 400-3,000 ng/mL
Cutoff concentrations by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry:
Chlordiazepoxide: 10 ng/mL
Nordiazepam: 10 ng/mL
Oxazepam: 10 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CDP | Chlordiazepoxide and metabolites, S | 33060-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
8610 | Chlordiazepoxide | 3457-9 |
37321 | Nordiazepam | 3537-8 |
622870 | Oxazepam | 3886-9 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Report Available
2 to 7 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)