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Test Directory Buprenorphine and Metabolites, LC/MS/MS, Serum

Buprenorphine and Metabolites, LC/MS/MS, Serum

Test Summary

The analysis of buprenorphine and metabolites is useful for the monitoring of compliance to drug therapy.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Serum separator tube (SST)

Order Code

BUPMET

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5902

Includes

Buprenorphine, Buprenorphine Glucuronide, Norbuprenorphine, Norbuprenorphine Glucuronide

CPT Code

80299

Billing Code

670794

CPT Statement

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

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.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Valencia
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia CA, 91355

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 3 - 5 days