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Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine Differentation, Serum or Plasma
Test Code808162
CPT Codes
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Preferred Specimen
"Serum or plasma, protected from light
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Minimum Volume
"0.6 mL
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Instructions
"Maintain specimen at room temperature. Room temperature is adequate for shipping and/or short-term storage (three days); specimens may also be refrigerated or frozen. Protect from light.
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
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Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
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Transport Container
"Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
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Methodology
"Gas chromatography/electron capture detection (GC/EC) "
