Flunitrazepam, Serum
Test Mnemonic
FLUNS
CPT Codes
- 80346 - QTY (1)
- G0480 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Date Rape Pill, Serum
- Rohypnol, Serum
Includes
- Flunitrazepam
- 7-Aminoflunitrazepam
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Do not use plasma separator tubes |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Do not use serum separator tubes.
Clinical Info
Peak plasma flunitrazepam concentrations in patients receiving chronic, recommended dosages: 10-20 ng/mL. Note: Flunitrazepam is not legally marketed in the United States.