Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD79928Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Carisoprodol and Metabolite, Serum, Plasma or Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test is intended for therapeutic drug monitoring of carisoprodol and its metabolite meprobamate, providing quantitative measurements in serum, plasma, or whole blood to assist clinicians in evaluating patient exposure and metabolism of the muscle relaxant.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Carisoprodol
AnalyteCarisoprodol • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Meprobamate
AnalyteMeprobamate • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL serum (no gel)
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum
Container
red top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |