Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD97121Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 39394
Drug Monitoring, Heroin Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine
Also known as: Pain Management, Prescription Drug Monitoring
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This quantitative urine test is designed to measure levels of 6‑acetylmorphine (6‑AM), a specific metabolite of heroin, supporting clinical assessment of heroin use or exposure. It enables detection and quantification of recent heroin ingestion for monitoring purposes.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
6‑Acetylmorphine
Analyte6‑Acetylmorphine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
10 mL (9 mL minimum) random urine
Minimum Volume
9 mL
Container
plastic urine container
Causes for Rejection
preserved urine
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |