Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid
| Label Mnemonic: | GHB |
| Epic code: | LAB3199 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Random Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Urine (Random)-BD Vacutainer®, no additive yellow top |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 2 mL random urine
Absolute Minimum: 0.9 mL random urine
Turn Around
Time:
5–12 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
By report.
Methodology:
Qualitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
CPT Code:
80307; if positive add 82542, 82570.
If screen is positive, automatic reflex to confirmation/quantitation. Additional charges apply.
If screen is positive, automatic reflex to confirmation/quantitation. Additional charges apply.
This test is useful for general screening to assess drug abuse. Positive drug screen results are confirmed.
If Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Screen is detected, then confirmation testing will be added at no additional charge.