Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC57585Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Mirtazapine, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Remeron®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Mirtazapine
AnalyteMirtazapine concentration • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 17283-3
Result Codes
- 17283-3
Result Turnaround Time
10-14 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 not recommended
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture; submit 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 |