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0091161
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Urine - Screen with Reflex to Confirmation/Quantitation
GHB U
Ordering Recommendation
Useful for general screening to assess drug abuse. Positive drug screen results are confirmed.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Urine.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 2 mL urine to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.9 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Also acceptable: Room temperature or refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 weeks
Methodology
Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-12 days
Reference Interval
Refer to report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
If gamma-hydroxybutyric acid is detected, then confirmation testing will be added at no additional charge.
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
80307; if positive add 82542, 82570.
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0091037 | Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Screen, Urine | 43197-3 |
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Aliases
- Xyrem
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Urine - Screen with Reflex to Confirmation/Quantitation
National Medical Services (NMS)
