Test Directory
| Test Code | |||||
| DSU6 | |||||
| Test Name | |||||
| 6-Monoacetylmorphine, Quantitative, Urine | |||||
| CPT Codes | |||||
| AMA 80356, CMS G0480 | |||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | |||||
| 1 - 5 days | |||||
| Clinical Utility | |||||
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Useful for the detection, identification, and quantitation of the major heroin metabolite, 6-Monoacetylmorphine. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | |||||
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Preferred Specimen Type: Urine Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL |
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| Transport Instructions | |||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | |||||
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| Causes for Rejection | |||||
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Urine specimens received in tubes containing preservatives will be rejected. |
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| Methodology | |||||
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) | |||||
| Limitations | |||||
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| Performing Location | |||||
| Roble Road Core Laboratory | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
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6MAM Alternate Names:
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| Testing Schedule | |||||
| Routine, daily | |||||
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