Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC24752Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Olanzapine, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Zyprexa®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Additional time may be required for confirmatory or reflex tests; testing schedules may vary.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Olanzapine
AnalyteOlanzapine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 12389-3 - OLANZapine SerPl-mCnc
Result Codes
- 12389-3 - OLANZapine SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
5-10 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
Separate serum or plasma 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 |
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