Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC21016Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Silver, Serum or Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Evaluate exposure to silver
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Silver
AnalyteSilver
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 5734-9 - Silver SerPl-mCnc
Result Codes
- 5734-9 - Silver SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
5-9 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a metal‑free transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Use of non−metal‑free collection tubes
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