Drug Abuse Panel 8, with Confirmation, Serum and Volatiles, Blood

Test Code

31678

CPT Codes
80307, 80320 (HCPCS: G0480)

Includes

Volatiles: Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol
Drug Abuse Panel 8, with Confirmation, Serum: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana, Methadone, Opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine)
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All positive drug screens are confirmed and quantitated at an additional charge (CPT coding varies by drug confirmed).

Preferred Specimen

10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in: Sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube • Frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Instructions

Collect sample using alcohol-free skin preparation

Optional: Whole blood for Volatiles analysis only - sodium fluoride (unopened gray-top tube)

Transport Temperature

Whole blood and plasma: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Serum: Frozen

Specimen Stability

Whole blood and plasma
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Serum
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days

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

Serum separator tube (SST)

Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry • Immunoassay (IA)

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

Sets up 7 days a week.

Clinical Significance

The serum or plasma concentration of a drug is measured as a guide to individuation of therapy. Additionally, the problem of noncompliance with prescribed medications during continuing therapy, particularly in the pain management field, is an elusive cause of therapeutic failure.

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.