Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC83533Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect the presence of MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), an illicit stimulant
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
MDA (Ecstasy Metabolite)
AnalyteMDA (Ecstasy Metabolite) • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
MDMA (Ecstasy)
AnalyteMDMA (Ecstasy) • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 74652-9
Result Codes
- 74652-9
- 74647-9
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube
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
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes