10 days
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
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Monitors buprenorphine levels and its metabolite. Used in substance use therapy and compliance.
Serum Plasma or Whole Blood
0.25 mL
Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Separate serum or plasma within two hours of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. . Do not use a gel-barrier tube.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |