Medtox
Synonyms
Rohypnol®; Date Rape Pill; Roach-2; Roaches; Roofenol; Roofies
Expected Turnaround Time
5 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.
Related Information
In-house validated method
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Red-top (no additive) tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.
Collection
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Refrigerate. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be frozen.
Test Details
Use
Detect use of flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine sedative/hypnotic commonly known as a "date rape drug"
Methodology
Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS)
Reference Interval
Flunitrazepam: NEGATIVE; 7-Aminoflunitrazepam: NEGATIVE; Peak plasma flunitrazepam concentrations in patients receiving chronic, recommended dosages: 10 - 20 ng/mL. Note: Flunitrazepam is not legally marketed in the United States.