Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC66072Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Flurazepam and Desalkylflurazepam, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Dalmane®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Desalkylflurazepam
AnalyteDesalkylflurazepam • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Flurazepam
AnalyteFlurazepam • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Flurazepam + Desalkylflurazepam
AnalyteFlurazepam + Desalkylflurazepam • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 46979-1
- 46980-9
Result Codes
- 46979-1
- 46980-9
- 73826-0
Result Turnaround Time
5-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells immediately. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube and freeze immediately.
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Storage Instructions
Freeze immediately; ship on dry ice.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes; sample not received frozen