Test Details
Methodology
Gas chromatography/electron capture detection (GC/EC)
Result Turnaround Time
10 - 14 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.
Test Includes
Ephedrine; pseudoephedrine
Use
Detect, quantitate, and differentiate between the stereoisomers ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma, protected from light
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Wrap specimen in foil to protect from light.
Reference Range
Ephedrine: 35−80 ng/mL; pseudoephedrine: 200−800 ng/mL
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Protect from light.
Patient Preparation
Trough levels are most reproducible.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tubes; specimen not light-protected
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808162 | Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine | 808163 | Ephedrine | ng/ml | 3591-5 | |
| 808162 | Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine | 808164 | Pseudoephedrine | ng/ml | 9389-8 | |
| Order Code | 808162 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 808163 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Ephedrine | |||||
| UofM | ng/ml | |||||
| Result LOINC | 3591-5 | |||||
| Order Code | 808162 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 808164 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Pseudoephedrine | |||||
| UofM | ng/ml | |||||
| Result LOINC | 9389-8 |