Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD25716Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Hydroxychloroquine, Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic monitoring of hydroxychloroquine levels in patients undergoing treatment for autoimmune conditions or malaria, to guide dosage and assess compliance and toxicity risks.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Hydroxychloroquine
AnalyteHydroxychloroquine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3.0 mL preferred, 0.5 mL minimum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions
Collect a full lavender EDTA tube; do not centrifuge; do not freeze; transport at room temperature; transport to lab within 4 hours if via Home Health Agencies.