Test Details
Mnemonic
UCSUB
Ordering Code
1848200
CPT-4 Code(s)
80348 (Buprenorphine & Metabolite), 80362 (Naloxone) (G0480)
Specimen Information
- This test is for clinical use only and not intended for employment related testing.
- This test is designed to detect naloxone, buprenorphine, and norbuprenorphine.
- Quantitatively identifies drugs.
- Alternate ordering option: Expanded opioid confirmation panel, UCOPE.
Collect
Random urine
Specimen Preparation
Mix well and 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
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
Decision level
Naloxone: 5 ng/mL
Buprenorphine: 5 ng/mL
Norbuprenorphine: 5 ng/mL
Naloxone: 5 ng/mL
Buprenorphine: 5 ng/mL
Norbuprenorphine: 5 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No