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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Useful for general screening in contexts of compliance and/or abuse. A screen with reflex testing is the preferred method for ruling out meperidine exposure. For follow-up testing of a presumptive result, Meperidine and Metabolite, Urine, Quantitative (3000248) is preferred.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Random urine.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 4 mL urine with no additives or preservatives to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Specimens collected in tubes with additives or preservatives.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay/Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-6 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Methodology: Immunoassay
Positive Cutoff: 200 ng/mL
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
If the specimen screens positive, then Confirmation/Quantitation by GC-MS will be added to confirm result. See Meperidine and Metabolite Quantitative, Urine (3000248). Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
80307; if reflexed, add 80362 (Reflexed Alt Code: G0480 )
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Dolantin
Pethanol
Centralgin
Lidol Mepergan
Normeperidine
Pethidine
Meperidine
Demerol
Dispadol
Dolosal
Dolsin
Isonipecaine
Meperidine, Urine Screen with Reflex to Quantitation
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