Postmortem, Basic, Serum/Plasma (Forensic) Test (8051SP)
| Analysis Code |
8051SP |
| Test Name |
Postmortem, Basic, Serum/Plasma (Forensic) |
| Test Includes |
Acetone; Amphetamines; Barbiturates; Benzodiazepines; Buprenorphine / Metabolite; Cannabinoids; Cocaine / Metabolites; Ethanol; Fentanyl / Acetyl Fentanyl; Isopropanol; Methadone / Metabolite; Methamphetamine / MDMA; Methanol; Opiates; Oxycodone / Oxymorphone; Phencyclidine |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Angel Dust; Buprenex®; Ethyl Alcohol; Isopropyl Alcohol; Methyl Alcohol; PCP; Sherm; Suboxone®; Subutex®; Temgesic® |
| Purpose |
Forensic Analysis; Exclusion Screen; This test is New York State approved. |
| Category |
Hypnotic, Sedative, Stimulant, Anesthetic, Opioid Analgesic, Stimulant, Anorexogenic, Anxiolytic, Sedative, Narcotic Analgesic, Hypnotic, Sedative, Volatile, Hallucinogen, Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
7 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Submit with Chain of Custody. Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube. Plasma: Collect sample in Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate).
Collect sample using alcohol free skin preparation. Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 1 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| *Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[ELISA] Friday / 1 day
[ELISA] Monday-Saturday 2nd Shift / 1 day
[Headspace GC] Monday-Friday / 4 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
80307x3 |
| **Minimum Volume |
2.65 mL |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
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*Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.
**Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.