Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC52087Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA), Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
Also known as: Beta-Hydroxyamphetamine, Norephedrine, Norpseudoephedrine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect presence of phenylpropanolamine, a stimulant decongestant
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Phenylpropanolamine
AnalytePhenylpropanolamine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3964-4 - PPA SerPl-mCnc
Result Codes
- 3964-4 - PPA SerPl-mCnc
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.
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
Refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Gel‑barrier tubes
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