Morphine, Serum or Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | MORPHN | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3617 | Order Name: | Morphine Confirmation |
| Synonyms: | Kadian; Astramorph; Duramorph; MS Contin; Roxanol | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80361 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 4.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 5 mL, 2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Up to 3 days refrigerated; for longer storage freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 279 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 21-65 ng/mL |
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