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Opiate, Confirmation, Serum [19483X]

Test Code
18279


CPT Codes
80361, 80365

Includes
Codeine, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Morphine, Oxycodone


Preferred Specimen
10 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST®)


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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
Reporting Limits  
Codeine 50 ng/mL
Morphine 50 ng/mL
Hydrocodone 50 ng/mL
Hydromorphone 50 ng/mL
Oxycodone 50 ng/mL




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.