Carisoprodol Screen, with Confirmation, Urine

Test Code

90578

CPT Codes
80307

Includes

If Carisoprodol Screen is positive, Carisoprodol Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 80358; G0480).

Preferred Specimen

10 mL random urine collected in a plastic urine container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

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

Preserved samples

Methodology
Screen: Immunoassay (IA) • Confirmation: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/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

2: 00 p. M. Tues, fri

Report Available

1-4 days

Reference Range

Carisoprodol Screen

Negative

Clinical Significance

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant often used in the treatment of back pain. The drug has some potential for abuse. This test will aid the physician in monitoring therapeutic compliance.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Valencia

8407 Fallbrook Ave, Suite 100

West Hills, CA 91304-3226

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.