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Buprenorphine, Quantitative, Urine
Test Code16314
CPT Codes
80348
Includes
Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine
Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine collected in a plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Urine with preservative
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 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: Daily; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Buprenorphine is a pain medication, most often used in the treatment of narcotic addiction. This medication has the potential for misuse and/or diversion. Physicians who prescribe medications containing Buprenorphine (Subutex®, Suboxone®) utilize this test to determine patients’ compliance with their prescriptions.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153