Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD59223Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Bupropion and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Bupropion is an antidepressant for treating mental depression. Monitoring its level is important to optimize therapy, to avoid toxicity and to assure compliance.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Bupropion
AnalyteBupropion • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Hydroxybupropion
AnalyteHydroxybupropion • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL frozen serum collected in a red‑top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Collect as a trough prior to next dose; collect serum and remove from cells
Patient Preparation
Collect as a trough prior to next dose
Causes for Rejection
Received room temperature; Received refrigerated; Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 30 days |