Test Overview
Test Methodology
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Test Usage
Monitor therapeutic level, evaluate for toxicity and/or drug abuse.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time
4 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Parest
- Quaalude
Laboratory
Sendout Testing
Reference Laboratory
Mayo DSS (8421) (Drug Screen, Plasma)
Section
Sendout Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in an EDTA lav top tube. Send to Specimen Processing ambient. Also collect BOTH parents and plain label them to send along with the proband.
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Alternate Specimen
Green top (sodium heparin) tube
Normal Volume
3 ml serum
Minimum Volume
1.1 ml serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
80307
Fee Code
32090
NY State Approved
No