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HelpTest Code UBUP or LAB2274 Buprenorphine Screen, Urine
Specimen Requirements
| Container Type: |
Sterile urine cup
|
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
5 mL |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 mL |
| Collection Instructions: |
1. Collect a random urine specimen from the patient. 2. Ensure the lid is secured tightly before sending it to the lab. 3. Ensure that no preservatives are used. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Pour off urine into a labeled aliquot tube. 2. Centrifuge the urine aliquot. 3. Deliver the urine aliquot to the chemistry department. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 4 days |
Specimen Rejection Criteria
Adulterated urine specimen
Useful For
Screening for drug abuse or use of buprenorphine
Methodology
Bio-Rad TOX/See Kit - Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
Reference Ranges
Negative
Methodology Comment: This assay detects Buprenorphine at levels of 10 ng/mL and higher. Concentrations of free Buprenorphine and Norburprenorphine in urine may be less than 1 ng/mL after therapeutic administration but can range up to 20 ng/mL in abuse situations.
Day(s) Performed
24/7
Expected TAT
Same day
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
80305
LOINC Code
38373-7