Clomipramine Test
Short Name: Clomipramine
Also known as: Clomipramine Level Test, Clomipramine Blood Test, TCA Drug Monitoring
Clomipramine Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹11,500. Uses LC-MS/MS on Serum samples. Results in Reports are delivered after 2-3 weeks via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the Clomipramine Test is to monitor therapeutic drug levels in patients taking clomipramine for OCD or depression. It helps in assessing drug efficacy, preventing overdose, adjusting dosages based on individual metabolism, and managing potential side effects or drug interactions. The test is also used in diagnosing clomipramine toxicity when overdose symptoms are present.
- Test Code
- 325
- Price
- ₹11,500
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- Reports are delivered after 2-3 weeks via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- LC-MS/MS
Sample Collection
Ensure the sample is collected more than 12 hours after the last oral dose of clomipramine. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory. Inform the healthcare provider of all medications and supplements being taken.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A phlebotomist will draw approximately 4 mL of blood from a vein in your arm using a red top (no additive) tube. The process is quick and typically causes minimal discomfort.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site to stop bleeding. You may resume normal activities immediately. Store the sample as instructed: room temperature for 8 hours, refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 30 days.
Timeline: Reports are delivered after 2-3 weeks via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Clomipramine Test is to monitor therapeutic drug levels in patients taking clomipramine for OCD or depression. It helps in assessing drug efficacy, preventing overdose, adjusting dosages based on individual metabolism, and managing potential side effects or drug interactions. The test is also used in diagnosing clomipramine toxicity when overdose symptoms are present.
How to Prepare
- Sample must be collected >12 hours post oral dose
- Use 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube, not SST gel barrier tubes
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
- Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"Monitoring clomipramine levels is crucial for optimizing treatment and preventing toxicity in patients with OCD and depression. This test helps in adjusting dosages for safe and effective therapy."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Incorrect tube type (e.g., SST gel barrier tubes)
- Insufficient sample volume (<2 mL)
- Contaminated or hemolyzed sample
- Missing consent form
Understanding Your Results
Consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of overdose (e.g., confusion, fainting, seizures) or if test results are outside the therapeutic range. Regular follow-ups are recommended for dose adjustments.
Limitations
- ⚠Levels can fluctuate based on dose timing and patient compliance
- ⚠Not a standalone diagnostic test; must be interpreted with clinical symptoms
- ⚠May not reflect real-time drug effect due to metabolite presence
- ⚠Results can be affected by specimen handling and storage conditions
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or pain at the puncture site
- ●Rare risk of infection or fainting
- ●No significant risks associated with the test itself
Interfering Factors
- ●Other medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics)
- ●Timing of the last dose relative to blood draw
- ●Individual metabolism variations
- ●Diet and alcohol consumption
- ●Liver or kidney impairment
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