Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC24761Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Barbiturates, Screen Only, Whole Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect presumptive presence of barbiturate class drugs
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This is a presumptive screening test performed by immunoassay; presumptive positives are not confirmed by a definitive method, so false positives may occur and confirmation requires a separate test.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Barbiturates class drugs
OtherPresumptive presence
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 31208-2 - Specimen source
- 3376-1 - Barbiturates SerPlBld Ql
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
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