Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC08147Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Opiates, Unconjugated Expanded, Serum or Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Therapeutic drug management; detect presence of opiate analgesics
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
8 targets
6‑acetylmorphine (6‑AM)CodeineDihydrocodeineHydrocodoneHydromorphoneMorphineOxycodoneOxymorphone
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 3878-6
- 12784-5
- 11244-1
- 16248-7
- 12787-8
- 12789-4
- 46974-2
- 12786-0
- 12785-2
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Red‑top tube or green‑top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/Transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel‑barrier tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |
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