Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC91656Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Flunitrazepam, Serum or Plasma
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
- 73829-4
Result Codes
- 73828-6
- 73829-4
Result Turnaround Time
10-14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature is adequate for shipping and/or short-term storage (three days); specimens may also be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | three days |