Test Code MISC1WARDEUGHBS Gamma-Hydroxybutyric (GHB), Urine
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
UGHBS
Collection Requirements
Collect random urine.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Yellow Urine Vacutainer (No Additive)
Alternate Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
Urine refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Mix well and send 5.0 mL urine in an IATA-approved screw-capped plastic urine container.
Stability
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days
Minimum Testing Volume
2.4 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Tuesday and Thursday
Reported
8-11 days
CPT Codes
80307
Additional Information
Positive screens will reflex to confirmations.