Eurofins Biomnis code

CANS

Synonyms

• Cannabis
• Tétrahydrocannabinol
• THC
• THC-COOH
• 11-OH-THC

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive molecule in cannabis. THC is a narcotic and can be taken in leaf, resin or oil form. When used recently, THC can be detected in the blood. Its main metabolites (THC-COOH and 11-OH-THC) may be found in the blood for a variable length of time, depending on how long and how much it has been used. Determination of cannabinoids in plasma by LC-MS/MS includes : THC, THC-COOH, 11-OH-THC.

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• Fluor plasma (do not use tubes with separating gel)
•   Refrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Spin down and immediately decant plasma from cells. Immediately decant the plasma.(maximum 1 hour)
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Methodology

LC-MS/MS

Turnaround time

4 days