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Epic EAP: LAB8419
Epic Description: BUPRENORPHINE AND METABOLITES, BLOOD
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
14 days refrigerated
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Deliver to laboratory. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.Gel tubes will be rejected.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: BUPMS
https://wardelab.com/test/buprenorphine-and-metabolites-lc-ms-ms-serum/
Assay Frequency
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Patient Preparation
Draw blood in red top tubes.
CPT Code Information
80348