TRAMADOL CONFIRMATORY/ DEFINITIVE, URINE, BY LC-MS/MS

Test Code

LAB1230615

CPT Codes
80307

Includes

Quantitative/definitive detection of tramadol. Quantitative results are only provided for positive results; negative results will have an interpretation of “Negative” and a component result of “Not detected”. [Urine quantitative values do NOT correlate well with serum concentrations and should not be used for assessing dose efficacy or timing.]

Adulteration testing is provided at no-charge and includes urine creatinine

Preferred Specimen

Urine, random specimen clean plastic collection cup.

Minimum Volume

3mL urine

Instructions

Transfer mixed urine specimen to a labeled red top tube and deliver to Chemistry department for track-based processing, adulteration testing, and aliquoting for use in the mass spectrometry section.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 10 days
Store refrigerated for best stability.

Methodology
LC-MS/MS

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Dayshift

Reference Range

Negative

Cutoff:
Tramadol, 25 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Useful For
• Definitive compliance checks in patients prescribed tramadol
• Confirming presumptive positive screening tests for tramadol

[Urine quantitative values do NOT correlate well with serum concentrations and should not be used for assessing dose efficacy or timing.]

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.

Additional Information
Test Change Notification

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.