Test Directory

Test Code
FENTA
Test Name
Fentanyl, Quantitative, Urine
CPT Codes
AMA 80354, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Useful in determining the use or abuse of Fentanyl.

Testing includes identification and quantitation of:

  • Fentanyl
  • Acetylfentanyl
  • Norfentanyl
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine 

Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) 

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL

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
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Limitations

Analyte

Cutoff Concentration (ng/mL)

Fentanyl

1

Acetylfentanyl

1

Norfentanyl

1

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names

Fentanyl Alternate Names:

  • Actiq
  • Lazanda
  • Fentora
  • Duragesic
  • China White
  • China Girl
  • Apache
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily