Drug Toxicology Monitoring Tapentadol, Quantitative, Urine

Test Code

91562

CPT Codes
80372 (HCPCS: G0480)

Preferred Specimen

3 mL urine submitted in a plastic, leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Urine collected in urine collection container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Non-urine samples • Urine containing preservatives

Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (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 FDA. 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

<50 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

The purpose of this test is to determine the presence of Tapentadol and N-Desmethyltapentadol (metabolite) in urine. The results of this test are used in specific therapeutic treatment programs and Pain Management settings to determine compliance with prescribed dosing schedules.

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

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.