Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD14381Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Fluoride, Serum/Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Used to determine fluoride overexposure or poisoning.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Other)
Biomarkers
Fluoride
AnalyteFluoride • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Red‑top tube (no additive)
Collection Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw‑capped vial.
Storage Instructions
Transport refrigerated (also acceptable: room temperature or frozen).
Causes for Rejection
Gray‑top tube (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) or polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 28 months |