Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD20805Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Flucytosine, Serum/Plasma
Also known as: Ancobon, 5-Fluorocytosine, 5-FC
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Flucytosine
AnalyteFlucytosine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
7 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Plastic container (preservative‑free)
Collection Instructions
Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube; Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum into a plastic screw capped vial
Causes for Rejection
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 day(s) |
| Refrigerated | 30 day(s) |
| Frozen | 30 day(s) |
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