Specimen:
Collect
- One Red Top
Also Acceptable:
- Two Gray Top
- Two Green Top (Na Heparin)
- Two Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 4 mL (Min:3 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 4 mL (Min:3 mL) Plasma . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Separate from cells ASAP
Rejection Criteria
- Use of separator tubes
Stability
Ambient: 1 Week(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 2 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-14 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 80307
Components
- 91332 - GHB, SERUM
Last Updated: February 7, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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