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Oxycodone and Metabolite Total, Urine
Test Code10985
CPT Codes
80365
Preferred Specimen
10 mL random urine in a plastic sterile leak-proof container, no preservative
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
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
Sets up 5 days a week.
Clinical Significance
This test is utilized to determine patient compliance with narcotic (opiate) prescriptions for Oxycodone and/or Oxymorphone. This test is often used in conjunction with an immunoassay screening procedure to verify the presence of a specific drug. Compliance with prescriptions for controlled substances is a major concern for physicians who prescribe them for patients.