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OPIATES, CONFIRMATION, SERUM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1105    Geisinger Epic ID:  52345

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

10 mL serum; minimum 5 mL.


Special notes: 

Serum separator tube (SST®) unacceptable.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

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


Rejection criteria: 

Serum separator tube (SST®)



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  80361, 80365
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: 

Morphine, Codeine, Hydromorphone, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone


Methodology: 
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 19483x, Op Conf Ser


Review Date:  12/19/2024

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