Cocaine and Metabolites, Serum/Plasma (Forensic) Test (8264SP)
| Analysis Code |
8264SP |
| Test Name |
Cocaine and Metabolites, Serum/Plasma (Forensic) |
| Test Includes |
Benzoylecgonine [GC/MS], Cocaethylene [GC/MS], Cocaine / Metabolites [ELISA], Cocaine [GC/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Blow
Cocaine Degradation Product
Cocaine/Ethanol By-Product
Crack
Snow |
| Purpose |
Forensic Analysis |
| Category |
Stimulant |
| Method(s) |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
Submit with Chain of Custody.
Collect sample in Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate). Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 1 day(s)
Refrigerated: 10 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ELISA] Monday-Saturday 2nd Shift 1 day
[GC/MS] Monday-Friday 2nd Shift 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[ELISA] 80101
[GC/MS] 82520 |
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