Buprenorphine and Metabolite Urine

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: BUPRU
UPHSM LIS Test #: 025100
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Urine-Random
Collection Info:
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
3. Submitting <1 mL will compromise our ability to perform all necessary testing.

Methods

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Clinical Utilities

Monitoring of compliance utilizing buprenorphine
Detection and confirmation of the illicit use of buprenorphine

CPT Codes

80348
G0480 (if appropriate)

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.