Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
BARBITURATES, URINE SCREEN
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1817 Geisinger Epic ID: 48774SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Random urine
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
15 mL aliquot AND 5 mL aliquot tube; minimum 10 mL and 1 mL, respectively
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 14 days.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limited exceeded.
TEST DETAILS
Reference interval:
Negative.
Screen cutoff concentration: 200 ng/mL
Additional information:
CPT code(s):
80307 Screening results are presumptive and can only be used for medical purposes. Confirmatory testing is available upon request. Guide to drugs of abuse panels.
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.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Barbiturates screen
Methodology:
KIMS
Synonyms:
Fioricet, Fiorinal, Butalbital, Phenobarbital, Primidone, Mysoline , BARRES
Clinical significance:
Barbiturates is a class of drugs that can be used to treat severe headaches, insomnia and seizures.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
12/17/2024
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
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