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Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB)

Order Name GHB Serum
Test Number: 3604705
Revision Date 10/01/2023
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB)
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry 59681-7 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 7 - 10 days  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 738796 
CPT Code(s) 80307
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