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ACETYL FENTANYL, SERUM OR PLASMA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1506    Geisinger Epic ID:  43056

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum or plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

3 mL serum; minimum 1 mL.


Special notes: 

Serum Separator Tube (SST®) NOT acceptable.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days


Rejection criteria: 

Serum Separator Tube (SST®) not acceptable.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  80354
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 91831, ACEFSP


Clinical significance: 

Acetyl fentanyl is a fentanyl analog previously undocumented in illicit drug use that is up to five times more potent than heroin. Acetyl fentanyl's enhanced potency has led to a number of reported deaths due to overdose. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends laboratories to provide analytical options for acetyl fentanyl in order to provide enhanced surveillance for healthcare providers.


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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