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HelpTest ID FEPHD Ephedrine, Serum
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top sodium heparin tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
If specimen is not light protected foil wrap specimen to protect from light.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
If specimen is not light protected foil wrap specimen to protect from light.
Method Name
Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection (GC-EC)
Reporting Name
EphedrineSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Frozen | 180 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reference Values
Reference Range: 35 - 80 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
7 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
80324
G0480 (if appropriate)