Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC39073Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Flunitrazepam Confirmation, Whole Blood
Also known as: Rohypnol®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect presence of flunitrazepam, a potent sedative-hypnotic with a reputation as a “date-rape” drug.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
7-Aminoflunitrazepam
Analyte7-Aminoflunitrazepam
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
flunitrazepam
Analyteflunitrazepam
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 73828-6 - Flunitrazepam SerPlBld-mCnc
- 73829-4 - 7Aminoflunitrazepam SerPlBld-mCnc
Result Codes
- 73828-6 - Flunitrazepam SerPlBld-mCnc
- 73829-4 - 7Aminoflunitrazepam SerPlBld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 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.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |