Heroin

Test ID: 

703749

CPT code:

80356

Synonyms:

Heroin Confirmation, Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood
6-Acetylmorphine
Diacetylmorphine

Clinical Use:

Detect the presence of heroin metabolites

Specimen Type:

Serum, plasma, or whole blood

Requested Volume: 

7 mL

Minimum Volume: 

2 mL

Container Type: 

Serum or plasma: red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are notrecommended. Whole blood: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection:

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen.

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gel-barrier tubes