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Acetyl Fentanyl, Qualitative, Blood
Test Code91830
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 5 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 2 days.
Clinical Significance
Acetyl fentanyl is a fentanyl analog previously undocumented in illicit drug use that is up to five times more potent than heroin. Acetyl fentanyl's enhanced potency has led to a number of reported deaths due to overdose. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends laboratories to provide analytical options for acetyl fentanyl in order to provide enhanced surveillance for healthcare providers.
