| OPIATE SCREEN, urine (Part of Other drug Screens) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | DRG2 U, DRG4 ER, or, DRG5 L&D |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Test Included: | Codeine, Morphine, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone |
| Collection: | 30 mL of Random urine in Plastic urine container. |
| Container: | Plastic urine container |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Storage/Transport: | Delivered to Sample Management within 1 hours of collection. |
| Specimen Preparation: |
Refrigerate specimen within 1 hour of collection.1 |
| Stability: |
Refrigerated |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen collected in container with a preservative, incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, and improper storage/transport. |
| Reference Range: | By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation, patient age and sex) |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 8 hours; ASAP: 4 hours; STAT: 1 hour |
| Methodology: | EMIT |
| Performed: | Clinical Chemistry |
| CPT 4 Code: | N/A |
| Note: | Indicate suspected drug(s) if possible. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |