Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD10055Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Flecainide
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Monitoring the flecainide concentration is used to assure compliance and avoid toxicity of this cardiac drug used to treat ventricular tachycardia and premature contractions.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Flecainide
AnalyteFlecainide concentration • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Optimum time to collect sample: 1 hour before next dose
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Gel barrier/serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |