Phenylpropanolamine (PPA), Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood

TEST: 790636
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CPT: 80324
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Synonyms

  • Beta-Hydroxyamphetamine
  • Norephedrine
  • Norpseudoephedrine

Expected Turnaround Time

7 - 10 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum, plasma, or whole blood

Volume

5 mL

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Container

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

Refrigerate or freeze.

Causes for Rejection

Gel-barrier tubes

Test Details

Use

Detect presence of phenylpropanolamine, a stimulant decongestant

Methodology

Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry

Reference Interval

100−300 ng/mL

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
790636 Phenylpropanolamine Serum/Bld 3964-4 790619 Phenylpropanolamine Serum/Bld ng/ml 3964-4

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