Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC66696Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Thiopental and Pentobarbital, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Pentothal®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Pentobarbital
AnalytePentobarbital concentration
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Thiopental
AnalyteThiopental concentration
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3924-8 - Pentobarb SerPl-mCnc
- 4050-1 - Thiopental SerPl-mCnc
Result Codes
- 4050-1 - Thiopental SerPl-mCnc
- 3924-8 - Pentobarb SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
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
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |
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