Ordering Recommendation

Use to detect presence of the kratom alkaloid mitragynine, a mood-altering opioid receptor agonist which has both stimulant and opioid effects.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available. Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection of specimen. If NPL is approved by NYDOH, and sample is received at ARUP, testing will be performed.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Urine.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 10 mL urine to ARUP standard transport tubes. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Urine from preservative tube.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoassay/Qualitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Varies

Reported

6-9 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

If screen is positive, then confirmation will be added. Additional charges apply.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

80307 if reflexed, add 80323

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3003312 Kratom, Screen
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.

Aliases

  • 7-hydroxymitragynine
  • Mitragyna speciosa
  • Mitragynine
Kratom (Mitragynine) - Screen With Reflex to Confirmation, Urine

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