Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD46946Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 5257
Amantadine, Serum or Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Used for therapeutic drug management of amantadine, typically to assist in optimizing drug therapy and monitoring patient adherence or ensuring appropriate therapeutic levels.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Amantadine
AnalyteAmantadine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
10-14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube; gel‑barrier tubes not recommended
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours of venipuncture; submit in plastic transport tube.
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Gel‑barrier tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 21 days |
| Refrigerated | 21 days |
| Frozen | 4 weeks |