Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC53384Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Whole Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Confirm the presence of phencyclidine, an illicit dissociative drug
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Phencyclidine
AnalytePhencyclidine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 10915-7 - PCP Spec-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Lavender‑top (EDTA) tube, gray‑top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green‑top (heparin) tube
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature; for storage beyond three days, refrigerated or frozen.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |