Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD71252Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Hypoglycemic Panel, Serum/Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This panel is used to qualitatively detect the presence of multiple oral hypoglycemic medications—including sulfonylureas and other non-sulfonylurea agents—in serum or plasma, typically to assess compliance or potential surreptitious use of hypoglycemic agents.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
10 targets
ChlorpropamideGlimepirideGlipizideGlyburideNateglinidePioglitazoneRepaglinideRosiglitazone+2 more
Result Turnaround Time
5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a red‑top tube (no gel); promptly centrifuge and separate into a plastic screw‑capped vial.
Causes for Rejection
Received room temperature >48 hours • Polymer gel separation tube (PST) • Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 2 years |