Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC19996Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Thiocyanate, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Nitroprusside Metabolite
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management of nitroprusside therapy
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Thiocyanate
AnalyteThiocyanate • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3002-3
Result Codes
- 3002-3
Result Turnaround Time
3-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red‑top 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.