Phentermine, Screen

Test ID: 

703925

CPT code:

80324

Synonyms:

•Adipex-P®
•Fastin®
•Teramine®
•Zantryl®

Clinical Use:

Detect the presence of phentermine, a prescription stimulant

Specimen Type:

Serum, plasma, or whole blood

Requested Volume: 

5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

2 mL

Container Type: 

Serum: Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube, gel-barrier tubes are not recommended. 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:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Rejection Criteria:

Gel-barrier tubes