Test Code CDZPX Chlordiazepoxide and Metabolite, Serum
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.
Performing Laboratory

Reporting Name
Chlordiazepoxide and metabolite, SUseful For
Monitoring chlordiazepoxide therapy
Assessing toxicity
Shipping 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 Type
Serum RedSpecimen 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 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration:
Chlordiazepoxide: 400-3,000 ng/mL
Nordiazepam: 100-500 ng/mL
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.Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CDP | Chlordiazepoxide and metabolite, S | 33060-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
8610 | Chlordiazepoxide | 3457-9 |
37321 | Nordiazepam | 3537-8 |
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)