Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC24019Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Buprenorphine, Whole Blood
Also known as: Buprenex®, Suboxone®, Subutex®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect and measure buprenorphine and metabolite
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Buprenorphine
AnalyteBuprenorphine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Norbuprenorphine
AnalyteNorbuprenorphine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 75368-1 - Buprenorphine SerPlBld-mCnc
- 75370-7 - Norbuprenorphine SerPlBld-mCnc
Result Codes
- 75368-1 - Buprenorphine SerPlBld-mCnc
- 75370-7 - Norbuprenorphine SerPlBld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
300 μL
Container
Gray‑top (sodium fluoride) tube (preferred), lavender‑top (EDTA) tube, or green‑top (heparin) tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short‑term storage (three days).
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |