Hydrocodone and Metabolite (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901001144

Alias/See Also

LAB3224: Hydrocodone and Metabolite | LABCORP EAP: 071526

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
LABCORP LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Instructions

Adult: 3 mL red-top tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 red top microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Specimen Serum, plasma, or whole blood Volume 0.3 mL Minimum Volume 0.1 mL Container Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Collection Separate serum or plasma within one hour of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Storage Instructions Refrigerate. Stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for 14 days.

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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