Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Screen, Urine

Test Code
37653


Includes
If the screen is positive, confirmatory testing will be added automatically at no additional charge:
• If the GHB screen needs confirmation it will reflex to Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Confirmation, Urine (CPT code(s): 82542)
• If the Creatinine value is Less than or equal to 300 mg/L or equal to or greater than 3000 mg/L, then Specific Gravity Confirmation, Urine will reflex (CPT code(s): 82570)


Preferred Specimen
Urine collected in Sterile Cup


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days


Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

Setup Schedule
Set up: As needed; Report available: 5 days (If positive: 9 days)


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.