Tramadol and Metabolite Screen, Serum / Plasma
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
- 700000
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
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Varies; Report available: 4 days (If Positive: 7 days)
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).
Result Information
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Varies; Report available: 4 days (If Positive: 7 days)