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Cocaine, Confirmation, Blood, Serum or Plasma
Test Code13402
CPT Codes
80353
Includes
Cocaine, Benzoylecgonine, Cocaethylene
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in a sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube • Serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Instructions
Transport Temperature
Whole blood and plasma: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Serum: Frozen
Serum: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Whole blood and plasma
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Serum
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Serum
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
