Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD17921Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Duloxetine, Serum/Plasma
Also known as: Cymbalta®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of duloxetine in serum or plasma to monitor therapeutic levels, assess compliance, or detect toxicity of the antidepressant duloxetine.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Duloxetine
AnalyteDuloxetine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
8 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
EDTA (lavender-top) or pink-top tube
Collection Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate; light protection required at room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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