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Fentanyl and Norfentanyl
Test Code40065
Alias/See Also
LAB0175
CPT Codes
80354 (HCPCS: G0480)
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
10: 00 a. M. Mon, wed, fri
Report Available
2-4 days
Reference Range
Fentanyl | 1.0-3.0 ng/mL |
Norfentanyl | See Laboratory Report |
Clinical Significance
Fentanyls are extensively used for anesthesia and analgesia. There are fentanyl transdermal patches available that are used in chronic pain management.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Valencia |
8407 Fallbrook Ave, Suite 100 |
West Hills, CA 91304-3226 |