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Test Code
CMTRG
Test Name
Mitragynine, Quantitative, Urine
CPT Codes
AMA 80323, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Useful in determining the use or abuse of Mitragynine.

Testing includes identification and quantitation of:

  • Mitragynine
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)

Mitragynine

10

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Kratom
  • Biak
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily