Test Details
Mnemonic
UMEP5
Ordering Code
3000022
CPT-4 Code(s)
80307, plus 80362 (G0480) for positive confirm, at additional cost
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 in urine.
- Qualitative screening results are reported.
- Positive screen results will automatically reflex to confirmation at an additional charge.
- Quantitative confirmation results are reported.
- Alternative ordering options:
- Quantitative meperidine confirmation test, UCMPE.
- Quantitative 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 catheter cup (with needle)
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
Screen decision level: 200 ng/mL
Confirmation decision level:
Meperidine: 5 ng/mL
Normeperidine: 5 ng/mL
Confirmation decision level:
Meperidine: 5 ng/mL
Normeperidine: 5 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No