Codeine and Metabolite - Free (Unconjugated), Serum/Plasma Test (8661SP)
| Analysis Code |
8661SP |
| Test Name |
Codeine and Metabolite - Free (Unconjugated), Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Codeine - Free [GC/MS], Morphine - Free [GC/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Codeine Metabolite |
| Purpose |
Identification and Quantitation by GC/MS |
| Category |
Narcotic Analgesic |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube
Plasma: Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 30 day(s)
Refrigerated: 30 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 30 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC/MS] Monday-Friday 2nd Shift 4 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC/MS] 83925 |
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