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Buprenorphine and Metabol93031

Test Code
BUPRENORP


Alias/See Also
BUPRENORP


CPT Codes
80348

Includes
Buprenorphine, Buprenorphine Glucuronide, Norbuprenorphine, Norbuprenorphine Glucuronide


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Draw one red top tube (no gel) send serum at room temp


Transport Container
RED


Transport Temperature
T


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST)


Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

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
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 3-5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory report


Clinical Significance
The analysis of buprenorphine and metabolites is useful for the monitoring of compliance to drug therapy.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Valencia
8407 Fallbrook Ave, Suite 100
West Hills, CA 91304-3226




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.