Urine Drug Testing

Test Code
UDRUG


CPT Codes
80101

Includes
Urine specific gravity, THC, PCP, cocaine, methamphetamines, opiates, amphetamine, benzodiazepine, tricyclic antidepressant, methadone, barbituates, oxycodone, propoxyphene, and buprenorphine


Preferred Specimen
10 mL of urine


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL of urine


Transport Container
Screw top container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 minutes
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: One month


Methodology

One step, competitive, membrane based immunochromatographic test device



Setup Schedule


Set up on receipt.




Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Stat 30 minutes, routine 3 hours.  Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.



Limitations
The urine drug test is a screening test.  The result is a preliminary/presumptive finding.  If clinically indicated, confirmation of the result using a separate analytical method can be requested. Additional charges will be applicable.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.