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Barbiturates (Urine) Screen

Message
Collect 5 mL of urine in a sterile urine container


Test Code
BARB


CPT Codes
82664

Preferred Specimen
Random Urine - no preservative


Minimum Volume
5ml


Transport Container
Clean, leak proof container


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Boric acid used as a preservative.


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative measurement of barbiturates in urine. Screen is used in the diagnosis and treatment of barbiturate use or overdose.  An alternate method (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) must be used as a confirmatory result.  Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be applied particularly when preliminary positive results are used.




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.