Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC90798Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
γ-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Screen and Confirmation, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Screen, Serum or Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect the presence of γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a central nervous system depressant
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
γ-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB)
AnalyteGHB
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 59681-7 - G-OH-Butyr SerPl Ql Scn
- 81629-8 - G-OH-Butyr Spec Ql Cfm
Result Codes
- 59681-7 - G-OH-Butyr SerPl Ql Scn
- 43194-0 - G-OH-Butyr SerPl Cfm-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Gel‑barrier tubes are not recommended.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Gel‑barrier tubes
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