Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC61440Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab LabcorpLab Test ID 071542
Hydromorphone, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Dilaudid®, Free Hydromorphone
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management of hydromorphone levels for monitoring use and compliance.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Hydromorphone
AnalyteHydromorphone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 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
Separate serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture; submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
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 |