Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB)
Order Name
GHB Serum
Test Number: 3604705
Revision Date 10/01/2023
Test Number: 3604705
Revision Date 10/01/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB)
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 59681-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 5 mL (1.2 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube Specimen Storage: SUBMISSION/TRANSPORT (<3 days): Room Temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended. Special Instructions: Testing referred to MedTox Laboratories Inc TC 19250 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 7 - 10 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 738796 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80307 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |