Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC79621Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Alprazolam, Whole Blood
Also known as: Niravam®, Xanax®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Alprazolam
AnalyteAlprazolam
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 10977-7 - Alpraz Bld-mCnc
Result Codes
- 10977-7 - Alpraz Bld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube; or green-top (heparin) tube
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Specimen is stable for eight days at room temperature |
| Refrigerated | Specimen is stable for eight days refrigerated |
| Frozen | Specimen is stable for 19 days frozen |