Epic Test Code LAB3806 Lorazepam (Ativan), Serum
Additional Codes
MML Code: LORAZ
LIS Code: LRRAZ
NY State Approved
YesPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Reporting Name
Lorazepam (Ativan)Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 180 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Green top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a green-top sodium heparin tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Centrifuge and send 2 mL of plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Centrifuge and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Reference Values
Reference Range: 50.0 - 240.0 ng/mL
Report Available
5 to 13 daysDay(s) Performed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
CPT Code Information
80346
G0480 (if appropriate)
Reject Due To
Hemolysis | NA |
Lipemia | NA |
Icterus | NA |
Other | Plasma gel tube, Serum gel tube |