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HelpTest Code TAPEN Tapentadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Useful For
Monitoring of compliance utilizing tapentadol
Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of tapentadol
This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
Reporting Name
Tapentadol and Metabolite, USpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Negative (Positive result is reported with a quantitative result.)
Cutoff concentrations by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry:
Tapentadol: 25 ng/mL
N-desmethyltapentadol: 25ng/mL; reported qualitatively (Present or Negative)
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
G0480
80372 (if appropriate for select payers)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TAPEN | Tapentadol and Metabolite, U | 101401-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 35916 | Tapentadol | 65807-0 |
| 35917 | N-desmethyltapentadol | 65808-8 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.