Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC95072Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Phentermine, Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
Also known as: Adipex-P®, Fastin®, Teramine®, Zantryl®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect the presence of phentermine, a prescription stimulant
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Phentermine
AnalytePhentermine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3956-0
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Serum: Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube, gel-barrier tubes are not recommended. Whole blood: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) 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