Carisoprodol and Metabolite, Urine

Test Code

CARMQ

Alias/See Also

15450

CPT Codes
80369, (G0480)

Includes

Carisoprodol and Meprobamate

Preferred Specimen

4 mL of a random urine collected in a plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add two (2) days for transport.

Reference Range

None detected

Clinical Significance

Test is for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (scope: Carisoprodol and Meprobamate).

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: June 22, 2023

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