Casandra
Casandra Test Code AR89139Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Phenylalanine Monitoring, Plasma (Change effective as of 07/21/25: Refer to 0080336)
Also known as: QNTPHE
Clinical Use
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This test is used for monitoring phenylalanine levels in plasma, typically for patients with known phenylketonuria (PKU) under treatment or dietary management.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Phenylalanine
AnalytePhenylalanine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
Green (sodium or lithium heparin)
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 1 month |