Method(s)
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
80307x3
84600
New York State Approval Status

Approved

Turnaround Time

10 days (If Positive: 18 days)

Test Includes
1 Cyanide CN; Hydrogen Cyanide; Potassium Cyanide High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) mcg/mL 0.1 Environmental/Occupation Toxin
2 Opiates Codeine; Heroin; Morphine; Opium Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 20 Narcotic Analgesic
3 Cocaine / Metabolites Blow; Crack; Snow Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 20 Stimulant
4 Benzodiazepines Sedative; Tranquilizer Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 100 Anxiolytic, Sedative
5 Cannabinoids Cannabis; Hashish; Marihuana; Marijuana; THC Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 10 Cannabinoid
6 Amphetamines Adderall; Amfetamine; Dextroamphetamine; Levoamphetamine Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 20 Anorexigenic, Stimulant
7 Barbiturates Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) mcg/mL 0.04 Hypnotic, Sedative
8 Methadone / Metabolite Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 25 Narcotic Analgesic
9 Phencyclidine Angel Dust; PCP; Sherm Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 10 Hallucinogen
10 Buprenorphine / Metabolite Buprenex®; Suboxone®; Subutex®; Temgesic® Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 0.5 Narcotic Analgesic
11 Methamphetamine / MDMA Desoxyn®; Ecstasy; Meth; Molly Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 20 Stimulant
12 Oxycodone / Oxymorphone Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 10 Narcotic Analgesic
13 Fentanyl / Acetyl Fentanyl Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ng/mL 0.5 Anesthetic, Opioid Analgesic
14 Volatiles Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) Environmental/Occupation Toxin
15 Carboxyhemoglobin COHb Spectrophotometry (SP) %Saturation 5 Biological Marker (Exposure)

Reflex Tests
Test Code Test Name
52167B Buprenorphine and Metabolite - Free (Unconjugated) Confirmation, Blood
5636B Cyanide Confirmation (Qualitative), Blood
5637B Cocaine and Metabolites Confirmation, Blood
5641B Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Blood
5643B Fentanyl and Acetyl Fentanyl Confirmation, Blood
5645B Opiates - Free (Unconjugated) Confirmation, Blood
5646B Cannabinoids Confirmation, Blood
5652B Barbiturates Confirmation, Blood
5654B Carbon Monoxide Exposure Biouptake Confirmation, Blood
5657B Phencyclidine Confirmation, Blood
5682B Methadone and Metabolite Confirmation, Blood
5684B Amphetamines Confirmation, Blood
Sample Type
Blood
Requested Volume
9 mL
Minimum Volume
4.5 mL
Special Handling
Studies have shown that cyanide has variable instability in biological specimens and is particularly unstable in some postmortem specimens. The loss of cyanide can be minimized by shipping the sample to the laboratory for analysis as soon as possible, preferably using refrigerated or frozen transportation and preservation using sodium fluoride / potassium oxalate (grey-top tube). Samples should not be refrozen if previously thawed. The potential for increases in cyanide concentrations, although rare, have also been demonstrated and may be due to microbial action. Preservation with sodium fluoride may reduce this possibility.
Sample Container
Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate), Lavender top tube (EDTA)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
None

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined

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