Meperidine and Metabolite Screen, Tissue Test (9440TI)
| Analysis Code |
9440TI |
| Test Name |
Meperidine and Metabolite Screen, Tissue |
| Test Includes |
Meperidine [GC], Normeperidine [GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Demerol®
Meperidine Metabolite
Pethidine® |
| Purpose |
Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Analgesic, Anesthetic |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
10 g Tissue |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Monday-Friday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103
[GC] 83925 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
5555TI - Meperidine and Metabolite Confirmation, Tissue |
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