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BENZODIAZEPINE VERIFICATION, BY GCMS, SERUM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1102    Geisinger Epic ID:  52333

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

3 mL serum; minimum 1 mL.


Special notes: 

Do not collect in gel tube.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 21 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Serum separator tube.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  80346
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Benzodiazepine, Confirmation, Serum.


Methodology: 
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 19132, Benzo GCMS, Oxazepam


Review Date:  12/09/2024

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