Casandra
Casandra Test Code MC36989Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Mitragynine Confirmation (Qualitative), Umbilical Cord Tissue
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test is used as a reflex confirmation for mitragynine (an alkaloid of kratom) in umbilical cord tissue, indicating prenatal exposure in neonates. It supports detection of maternal kratom use through sampling of fetal umbilical cord tissue and provides reporting limit determination for each analysis in ng/g.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Reporting limit is determined individually per analysis. As a qualitative confirmation test, it provides presence but not quantitation beyond detection limit. Additional limitations may exist per laboratory validation but are not specified here.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Biomarkers
Mitragynine
AnalyteMitragynine
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Only orderable as a reflex test.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |