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Tramadol and O-Desmethyltramadol

Order Code
071545
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Ultram®; Tramol®; ConZip®

TAT

11 days

Methodology

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

Reference Interval

Tramadol: 100-1000 ng/mL; O-desmethyltramadol: up to 200 ng/mL

Remarks

Storage Instructions:
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors tramadol levels in blood. Used in pain management and overdose evaluation.

Specimen Type

Serum; Plasma

Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
071545
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Ultram®; Tramol®; ConZip®

TAT

11 days

Methodology

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

Reference Interval

Tramadol: 100-1000 ng/mL; O-desmethyltramadol: up to 200 ng/mL

Remarks

Storage Instructions:
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Monitors tramadol levels in blood. Used in pain management and overdose evaluation.

Specimen Type

Serum; Plasma

Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days