Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD10496Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Sotalol, Serum/Plasma Test (3358X)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Quantitative measurement of sotalol levels in serum or plasma for therapeutic drug monitoring to assess patient medication levels and support appropriate clinical management.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Sotalol
AnalyteQuantitation • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1‑2 mL Blood
Minimum Volume
0.22 mL Serum or Plasma
Container
Red Top (No Additive); EDTA (lavender‑top) acceptable
Collection Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma; separator tubes unacceptable
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate‑OK/Frozen‑OK/Ambient‑OK
Causes for Rejection
Serum/Plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 Days |
| Refrigerated | 30 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |