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CARISOPRODOL AND METABOLITE, URINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1303    Geisinger Epic ID:  53137

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

4 mL random urine; minimum 2 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.


CPT code(s):  80369
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: 

Carisoprodol and Meprobamate


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

Quest test code 15450, Carisoprodol


Clinical significance: 

Test is for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (scope: Carisoprodol and Meprobamate).


Review Date:  12/11/2024

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