Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC33783Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Dexamethasone (Endocrine Sciences)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Dexamethasone
AnalyteDexamethasone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 14062-4
Result Codes
- 14062-4
Result Turnaround Time
7-13 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red‑top tube, gel‑barrier tube, lavender‑top (EDTA) tube, or green‑top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube and freeze. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Freeze; stable for one year. Stable at room temperature for six days or refrigerated for 14 days.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 6 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |