Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD98268Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 10068
Catecholamines, Total, Suppression by Clonidine, Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
4 targets
Catecholamines, Total, Plasma‑1 HourCatecholamines, Total, Plasma‑2 HourCatecholamines, Total, Plasma‑3 HourCatecholamines, Total, Plasma‑Baseline
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
sodium heparin (green‑top) tube
Collection Instructions
Preferred 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma collected in sodium heparin (green‑top) tube; acceptable EDTA (lavender‑top) tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 6 hours |
| Refrigerated | 6 hours |
| Frozen | 31 days |
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