Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC05003Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Gamma‑Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Screen with Confirmation (Mass Spectrometry), Whole Blood
Also known as: GHB
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect use of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a psychoactive drug
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Gamma‑hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)
AnalyteGHB concentration
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 738798
- 77733-4 - G-OH-Butyr Spec Ql Scn
Result Codes
- 77733-4 - G-OH-Butyr Spec Ql Scn
- 81629-8 - G-OH-Butyr Spec Ql Cfm
- 28038-8 - G-OH-Butyr Bld-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-14 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
Gray‑top (NaF/oxalate) tube, green‑top (heparin) tube, or lavender‑top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |
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