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3000584
Tapentadol, Free, Serum or Plasma
TAPEN SP
Ordering Recommendation
Monitor patient adherence.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red, Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Qualitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
N/A
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
N/A
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80372 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3000585 | Tapentadol, Free, Serum/Plasma |
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Aliases
- Nucynta
Tapentadol, Free, Serum or Plasma
National Medical Services (NMS)
