Cocaine Metabolite, Serum or Plasma, Quantitative

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR20189Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0090684CPT Codes 0480, 80353

Cocaine Metabolite, Serum or Plasma, Quantitative

Also known as: COC MET SP

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

The Cocaine Metabolite, Serum or Plasma, Quantitative test is used to detect exposure to cocaine. It measures the concentration of benzoylecgonine, a primary metabolite of cocaine, in serum or plasma. The test serves to confirm recent cocaine use and is useful in clinical settings where substance abuse needs to be assessed. It helps in managing and monitoring patients with suspected cocaine-related medical conditions or those undergoing treatment for substance use disorders.

Special Instructions

For optimal results, serum or plasma should be separated from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection, and transferred to an ARUP standard transport tube. Testing is performed daily from Sunday through Saturday. This test is intended for medical purposes only and is not validated for forensic use.

Limitations

This test was developed by ARUP Laboratories and has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is performed in a CLIA certified laboratory. The test's results should not be used in legal or forensic contexts since it is not validated for such purposes. Repeated freeze/thaw cycles or hemolyzed specimens may affect the accuracy of the test.

Test Details

New York Approved