Cocaine & Benzoylecgonine, Quant
Test Mnemonic
COCAIN
CPT Codes
- 80353 - QTY (1)
- G0480 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Coke
- Crack
Includes
- Cocaine
- Benzoylecognine
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Plasma | Potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride (Gray) | Refrigerated | Draw two tubes to ensure adequate plasma volume. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
8 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry |
Special Info
Do not use serum separator tubes.
Clinical Info
Lower reporting limit =10 ng/mL. Upper reporting limit = 1500 ng/mL.