ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Diphenhydramine Quantitation, Serum or Plasma : 0091308

Mnemonic: DIPHENHYDR

Methodology: Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red, gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate), green (sodium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 25 days; Frozen: 18 months

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Benadryl® (Diphenhydramine, Serum or Plasma) , Bendylate (Diphenhydramine, Serum or Plasma), Buspar (Diphenhydramine, Serum or Plasma), Dimenhydrinate (Diphenhydramine, Serum or Plasma), Dramamine® (Diphenhydramine, Serum or Plasma) , Sominex® (Diphenhydramine, Serum or Plasma)
 
 

 

 

 
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