Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD24448Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Amiodarone
Also known as: Desethylamiodarone, Pacerone
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Amiodarone is an anti‑arrhythmic drug. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to monitor compliance and avoid toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Amiodarone
AnalyteAmiodarone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Desethylamiodarone
AnalyteDesethylamiodarone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Gel barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |