Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Serum

Specimen:

Test Code

GHBS

Specimen Name

Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Serum

Collect

Plain Red Top-Serum

Submit

5 mLs

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated 28 days

Methodology

Performed

Performed Varies - Reported 5-12 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 80307
  • if positive add 83921

Components

Additional Information

Useful for general screening to assess drug abuse. Positive drug screen results are confirmed.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
  • Plasma 
  • STT