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Unit Code 91764:
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), serum-Forensic

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Specimen Required

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is not

acceptable.) Spin down and send 5.0 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.

               2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s). (Plasma

gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 5.0 mL of

sodium heparin plasma refrigerated.

Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.

               2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Frozen OK\Ambient <3 days OK

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Serum, plasma 

Anticoagulants Other Than:           Heparin

Hemolysis:

Thawing:

Lipemia:

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Friday

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