Buprenorphine, Whole Blood

TEST: 791486
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CPT: 80348
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Synonyms

  • Buprenex®
  • Suboxone®
  • Subutex®

Expected Turnaround Time

7 - 14 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

3 mL

Minimum Volume

300 μL

Container

Gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube (preferred), lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Storage Instructions

Room temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage (three days).

Test Details

Use

Detect and measure buprenorphine and metabolite

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
791486 Buprenorphine/Norbup, WB 791487 Buprenorphine ng/mL 75368-1
791486 Buprenorphine/Norbup, WB 791488 Norbuprenorphine ng/mL 75370-7

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