Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC25996Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Digitoxin, Serum or Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Digitoxin
AnalyteDigitoxin • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3559-2
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 2 months |