Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Screen, Urine

Test Code

UGHBUT

Quest Code

37653

Preferred Specimen

5 mL urine collected in a plastic preservative-free urine container

Minimum Volume

2.8 mL

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

As needed

Report Available

12 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

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