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Test Code LAB20267 HYDROCODONE SERUM (VICODIN)

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

HCODS

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)

Grey (NaFl)

Transport

Serum Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 4 hours. Send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Room Temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 14 days

Minimum Testing Volume

0.2 mL

Reference Range

<5 ng/mL

For medical use only

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Reported

3-6 days

CPT Codes

80361 (G0480)

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum: SST