Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC99113Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Zolpidem, Whole Blood
Also known as: Ambien®, Edluar®, Intermezzo®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management, assess potential impairment due to presence of zolpidem
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Zolpidem
AnalyteZolpidem
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 74664-4 - Zolpidem Bld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |