Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC03155Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Paroxetine, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Paxil®, Pexeva®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Paroxetine
AnalyteParoxetine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 9699-0 - PARoxetine SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plain 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.
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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