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Carisoprodol and Metabolite, Urine
Test CodeCARMQ
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
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