Cocaine Metabolite
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- ng/mL
This test specifically detects Benzoylecgonine, the primary metabolite of cocaine. Because cocaine itself is metabolized very rapidly, measuring Benzoylecgonine provides a longer detection window (typically 2 to 4 days after use). In a DOA 5 panel, this is the gold standard for confirming cocaine exposure.
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Why Context Matters
While highly specific, topical anesthetics used in medical procedures (e.g., ENT surgeries) that contain cocaine can cause a positive result. Differences in metabolic rate and urine concentration (hydration) can also affect the detection window.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Cocaine Metabolite:
Official Sources
Research & Guidelines
- PubMed: Cocaine Metabolite Clinical GuidelinesNCBI / PubMed
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