Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD32155Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Mitotane, Serum/Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug monitoring to optimize mitotane (Lysodren) therapy, typically used in adrenocortical carcinoma, guiding dosing to achieve therapeutic plasma/serum concentrations and prevent toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Mitotane
AnalyteMitotane
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
1 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Red top (plain)
Collection Instructions
Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture; separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection; transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Storage Instructions
Transport refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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