Free Morphine, Bile (Postmortem only)

Test Code

183191

CPT Codes
80361

Preferred Specimen

5 mL random body fluid collected 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

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; 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.

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.