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Buprenorphine and Metabolite

Order Code
070103
CPT
80299
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors buprenorphine levels and its metabolite. Used in substance use therapy and compliance.

Specimen Type

Serum Plasma or Whole Blood

Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Separate serum or plasma within two hours of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. . Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
070103
CPT
80299
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors buprenorphine levels and its metabolite. Used in substance use therapy and compliance.

Specimen Type

Serum Plasma or Whole Blood

Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Separate serum or plasma within two hours of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. . Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days