Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD39768Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Carbamazepine and Metabolite Free
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Quantification of free (unbound) carbamazepine and its free metabolite in serum or plasma to aid in therapeutic drug monitoring, helping clinicians assess drug levels relative to therapeutic and toxic ranges.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Carbamazepine Metabolite, Free
AnalyteCarbamazepine Metabolite, Free • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Carbamazepine, Free
AnalyteCarbamazepine, Free • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 10 months |