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Test Code

CMEP

Test Name

Meperidine, Quantitative, Urine

CPT Codes

AMA 80362, CMS G0480

Expected Turnaround Time

1 - 5 days

Clinical Utility

Useful in determining the use or abuse of Meperidine.

Testing includes identification and quantitation of:

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

Performing Location

Roble Road Core Laboratory

Alternate Names

Testing Schedule

Routine, daily