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Test Code
PRPCX
Test Name
Propoxyphene Confirmation
CPT Codes
80367
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Drug analysis/clinical drug monitoring.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Random Urine

Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

Desired Specimen Volume: 20 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Obtain a random urine collection in a plastic urine container (preservative free).
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transport 20 mL of urine in the original collection container.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

30 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Quantity not sufficient for analysis
  • Incorrect specimen
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Limitations

This assay is intended for pain management. It is not intended for workplace testing and does not comply with state regulatory workplace testing programs.

Alternate Names
  • Darvocette®
  • Darvon®
  • Norpropoxyphene
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies