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Postmortem Toxicology - Basic, Serum/Plasma (Forensic) Test (8051SP)
| Analysis Code |
8051SP |
| Test Name |
Postmortem Toxicology - Basic, Serum/Plasma (Forensic) |
| Test Includes |
Acetone [Headspace GC], Amphetamines [ELISA], Barbiturates [ELISA], Benzodiazepines [ELISA], Buprenorphine / Metabolite [ELISA], Cannabinoids [ELISA], Cocaine / Metabolites [ELISA], Ethanol [Headspace GC], Isopropanol [Headspace GC], Methadone [ELISA], Methanol [Headspace GC], Opiates [ELISA], Phencyclidine [ELISA], Propoxyphene [ELISA] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Angel Dust
Buprenex®
Ethyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methyl Alcohol
PCP
Sherm
Suboxone®
Subutex®
Temgesic® |
| Purpose |
Forensic Analysis; Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Hypnotic, Sedative, Stimulant, Stimulant, Anorexogenic, Anxiolytic, Sedative, Analgesic, Narcotic Analgesic, Hypnotic, Sedative, Volatile, Hallucinogen, Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
7 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
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: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ELISA] Monday Wednesday Friday 2nd Shift 1 day
[ELISA] Monday-Saturday 2nd Shift 1 day
[Headspace GC] Monday-Friday 4 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Headspace GC] 82055
[ELISA] 80101x9
[ELISA] 80101 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
50010SP - Amphetamines Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50011SP - Barbiturates Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50012SP - Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50013SP - Cannabinoids Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50014SP - Cocaine and Metabolites Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50015SP - Methadone and Metabolite Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50016SP - Opiates - Free (Unconjugated) Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50017SP - Phencyclidine Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
50018SP - Propoxyphene and Metabolite Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
52167SP - Buprenorphine and Metabolite - Free (Unconjugated) Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic)
52250SP - Alcohols and Acetone Confirmation, Serum/Plasma (Forensic) |
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