Test Details

Mnemonic

UCMPE

Ordering Code

3000027

CPT-4 Code(s)

80362 (G0480)

Specimen Information

  • This test is for clinical use only and not intended for employment related testing.
  • This test is designed to detect meperidine and normeperidine.
  • Quantitatively identifies drugs.
  • Alternate ordering options:
    • Single screen with reflex to confirmation, UMEP5.
    • Expanded opioid confirmation panel, UCOPE.

Collect

Random urine

Specimen Preparation

Send 10.0 mL urine in a screw capped plastic urine container.

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Urine with preservative, urine catheter cup (with needle)

Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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Reference Range

Decision Level
Meperidine 5.0 ng/mL
Normeperidine 5.0 ng/mL
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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