Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Screen, Serum/Plasma Test (9326SP)
| Analysis Code |
9326SP |
| Test Name |
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Screen, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid [GC/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
GHB
Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate |
| Purpose |
Forensic Analysis; Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Hypnotic, Sedative |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
5 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 |
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 7 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 7 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Light Blue top tube (Sodium Citrate). Yellow top tube (ACD - Acid Citrate Dextrose). Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC/MS] Monday Thursday 4 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC/MS] 80100 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
5101SP - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Confirmation, Serum/Plasma |
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