Carisoprodol Screen with Reflex Confirmation

Test Code

90578

CPT Codes
80307

Includes

If Carisoprodol Screen is positive, Carisoprodol Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 80358; G0480).

Preferred Specimen

10 mL random urine, no preservative, in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Preserved samples

Methodology
Screen: Immunoassay (IA) • Confirmation: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Setup Schedule

Sets up 2 days a week.

Clinical Significance

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant often used in the treatment of back pain. The drug has some potential for abuse. This test will aid the physician in monitoring therapeutic compliance.

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.