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Free Morphine, Bile (Postmortem only)
Test Code183191
CPT Codes
80361, (G0480)
Preferred Specimen
5 mL body fluid submitted in a leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat evenings; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
None detected
Clinical Significance
Therapeutic drug monitoring and confirmation of
screen-positive results. Morphine is an active component
of Depodur, Roxanol, etc. Serum half-life is 1.3 to 6.7
hours.
screen-positive results. Morphine is an active component
of Depodur, Roxanol, etc. Serum half-life is 1.3 to 6.7
hours.
