Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid
| Sunquest Code: | GHB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3499 | Epic Name: | Gamma OH Butyrate |
| Synonyms: | GHB | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry; Gas chromatography/mass spectrophotometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.6 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) [Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel)] |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 5 mL, 1.2 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 19250 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Negative.
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