Test Code LAB11291 Opiate, Urine, Clinical, LC/MS-MS Confirmation (Quantitative) - Covenant Laboratory Only
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
UCOPT
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Yellow Urine Vacutainer (No Additive)
Alternate Collection Container
Sterile Urine Cup
Transport
Urine Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Mix well and send 10.0 mL urine refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic urine container.
Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
3.0 mL
Reference Range
Decision Level: 25 ng/mL
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
2-3 days
CPT Codes
G0480 (80361, 80365)
Additional Information
Components
GC/MS confirmation for morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and oxymorphone. Also see Drug Abuse Screen, Urine Panels with GC/MS confirmations.
Unacceptable Conditions
Urine catheter cup (with needle)