Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC21042Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Corticosteroid-binding Globulin (CBG)
Also known as: CBG, Corticosteroid-binding Globulin (CBG) Transcortin
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Radioimmunoassay)
Biomarkers
Corticosteroid‑binding Globulin (CBG)
ProteinConcentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3033-8
Result Codes
- 3033-8
Result Turnaround Time
6-10 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red‑top tube or gel‑barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Freeze.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | 300 days |
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