Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD86240Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Opiate, Confirmation, Serum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This is a definitive confirmation test for opiate compounds in human serum, used to identify and quantify specific opiate analytes such as codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, and oxycodone. It is intended to confirm presumptive positive results from screening assays to rule out false positives and provide definitive identification and quantification of the target drugs in a clinical context.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
5 targets
CodeineHydrocodoneHydromorphoneMorphineOxycodone
Result Turnaround Time
3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Container
red-top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
