Orderable Name FFLUR Flurazepam (Dalmane) and Desalkylflurazepam
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Flurazepam
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL sodium heparin plasma frozen in plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Frozen | 180 days |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis | NA |
Lipemia | NA |
Icterus | NA |
Other | NA |
Reference Values
Flurazepam:
Reference Range: 0 - 30 ng/mL
Desalkylflurazepam:
Reference Range: 30 - 150 ng/mL
Flurazepam + Desalkyflurazepam:
Reference Range: 30 - 180 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
80346
Report Available
5 to 9 daysMethod Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)