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Test Directory Tramadol and Metabolite Screen, Serum / Plasma

Tramadol and Metabolite Screen, Serum / Plasma

Order Code: TRAMM

Test Summary

Exclusion Screen

Aliases

NMS code 4531SP

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

Peak serum levels are recommended when monitoring patients because the level in the blood drops so rapidly that many negative results are found at the trough. The peak occurs at 40 to 90 minutes post dose.

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 11 months

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or pink top tube (EDTA)

Unacceptable Specimens

Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).

Order Code

TRAMM

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5560

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

80373

Billing Code

655027

CPT Statement

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Varies; Report available: 4 days (If Positive: 7 days)