Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
DRUG MONITORING, GABAPENTIN, QUANTITATIVE, URINE
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1145 Geisinger Epic ID: 52505SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Random urine
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
Urine bullet (Conical tube)
Specimen required:
20 mL random urine; minimum 7 mL.
Special notes:
No preservative.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Room temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 14 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.
Rejection criteria:
Preserved samples.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
80355
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.
Methodology:
Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms:
Quest test code 39407, DM Gabapent, Prescription Drug Monitoring, Pain Management
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/16/2024 This test measures levels of gabapentin in urine. Gabapentin is a biomarker for monitoring possible use or non-use of gabapentin. The test is a definitive drug assay using the liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) method of analysis.
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