Buprenorphine Compliance Screen with Reflex

Label Mnemonic:	BUPUR
Epic code:	LAB8780
Order form:	Laboratory Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	80348

Specimen(s):

Random Urine

Collection Medium:

Clear top tube

Minimum:

5 mL random urine

Rejection Criteria:

Test cannot be added to a urine sample previously utilized for urinalysis testing (LAB1160, LAB1164, LAB8379).

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Reference Range:

Negative

Interpretive Data:

Test cut-off: 5 ng/mL for norbuprenorphine (metabolite).

If result is reported as Interference, use "Specimen unable to be analyzed due to presence of interferent. Questions can be directed to the Pathology Chemistry resident (pager #3724)."

Drug of abuse screening tests are to be used for medical purposes only and not for non-medical purposes (e.g., employee, competitive athlete, or forensic testing).

Comments:

Negative results will result in confirmatory quantitation. Additional charges apply.

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Test Limitations:

There is the possibility that other substances and/or factors may interfere with the test and cause erroneous results (e.g., technical or procedural errors). Call the lab at 319-356-3527 for additional information.

Methodology:

Homogenous Enzyme Immunoassay

Sample Processing:

Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

80348