Order Code LABGOR, CDP Chlordiazepoxide and Metabolite, Serum
Additional Codes
Mayo Test Code: CDP
Test Down Notes
Effective December 14, 2023: This test is temporarily unavailable due to analytic issues. The downtime is expected to be >30 days. Order ZW86, (1080SP) as an alternate. See test notification here.
Reporting Name
Chlordiazepoxide and metabolite, SUseful For
Monitoring chlordiazepoxide therapy
Assessing toxicity
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
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into amber vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Frozen | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
Ambient | 24 hours | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration:
Chlordiazepoxide: 400-3,000 ng/mL
Nordiazepam: 100-500 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
CPT Code Information
80299
Method Description
The internal standard mixture containing chlordiazepoxide-d5, diazepam-d4, and nordiazepam-d5 is added to serum samples. The serum samples are treated with phosphate buffer and extracted via liquid/liquid extraction. The organic layer from the extraction is dried under nitrogen, reconstituted, and injected on a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometer.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Forms
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)