Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC55611Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Benzodiazepines, Screen Only, Whole Blood
Also known as: Diazepam, Librium®, Valium®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect presumptive presence of benzodiazepine class drugs
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Presumptive positives are not confirmed by a definitive method; initial immunoassay screening at a threshold of 20 ng/mL. Additional time may be required if confirmatory or reflex tests are needed.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Benzodiazepines
OtherScreen
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 31208-2 - Specimen source
- 42662-7 - Benzodiaz Bld 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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