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FENTANYL, URINE SCREEN W/ CONFIRMATION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2281    Geisinger Epic ID:  44136

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

3 mL urine; minimum 1 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 14 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Negative. 
Screen cutoff concentration: 1 ng/mL.


Additional information: 

Screening results are presumptive and can only be used for medical purposes. Guide to drugs of abuse panels.


CPT code(s):  80307
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.

Test includes: 

Fentanyl screen. Positive screening results are automatically confirmed by LC-MS/MS at an additional charge.


Methodology: 
Immunoassay
Synonyms: 

Fentanyl, Duragesic, Fentora, FENTMC


Clinical significance: 

Fentanyl is a synthetic narcotic that can be used for pain management.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/16/2024

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