Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Urine
Test Mnemonic
GHBURN
CPT Codes
- G0480 - QTY (1)
- 80307 - QTY (1)
- 80307 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- GHB, Urine
Includes
- GHB Screen, Urine
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
8 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
| Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Urine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Negative |
Special Info
Positive screening results will automatically reflex quantitative confirmation with an additional charge.
Clinical Info
Screening threshold: 10.0 ug/mL This test is used to detect the presence of gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a central nervous system depressant.