Test Directory

Test Code
BUPNR
Test Name
Buprenorphine, Qualitative, Urine with reflex
CPT Codes
80307
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days (for confirmation of positive screening results or if reflex testing is required)
Clinical Utility
  • This qualitative screen is useful for detection of drug abuse/use of Buprenorphine. 
  • Medication match analysis is not included with this test.
  • This test will not reflex an unexpected negative.
  • Direct definitive testing is available.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine  

Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)  

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL  

Processing and Submission Instructions
  • This is a qualitative screen, and the result is reported as positive or negative.
  • Definitive testing by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is available upon request by contacting the Customer Care at 1-877-402-4221.
  • Definitive testing may be requested/added up to 1 week after reporting of the initial results.
  • Chain-of-Custody Form is optional.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

  7 Days

Refrigerated

  7 Days

Causes for Rejection

Urine specimens received in tubes containing preservatives will be rejected. 

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Limitations

Class

Cutoff Concentration (ng/mL)

Buprenorphine

5

Performing Location
Redeemer Health, Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Belbuca 
  • Brixaldi 
  • Buprenex 
  • Butrans 
  • Probuphine 
  • Sublocade 
  • Suboxone 
  • Subsolv 
  • Subutex 
  • Temgesic 
  • Transtec 
  • Vetergesic
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily