Test Details

Mnemonic

UCBUP

Ordering Code

1846300

CPT-4 Code(s)

80348 (G0480)

Specimen Information

  • This test is for clinical use only and not intended for employment related testing.
  • This test is designed to detect buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine.
  • Quantitatively identifies drugs.
  • Potential ordering options:
    • Buprenorphine confirmation panel that includes naloxone, UCSUB.
    • Expanded opioid confirmation panel, UCOPE.

Collect

Random urine

Specimen Preparation

Send 10.0 mL urine in a screw capped plastic container.

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

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
Buprenorphine: 5 ng/mL
Norbuprenorphine: 5 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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