Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC55941Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Heroin Confirmation, Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
Also known as: 6-Acetylmorphine, Diacetylmorphine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect the presence of heroin metabolites
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
6‑Acetylmorphine
Analyte6‑Acetylmorphine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Morphine
AnalyteMorphine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 74131-4 - Morphine SerPlBld-mCnc
Result Codes
- 74131-4 - Morphine SerPlBld-mCnc
- 74130-6 - 6MAM SerPlBld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
10-14 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Serum or plasma: red‑top tube or green‑top (heparin) tube. Gel‑barrier tubes are not recommended.
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
Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel‑barrier tubes
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