Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect presence of the kratom alkaloid mitragynine, a mood-altering opioid receptor agonist which has both stimulant and opioid effects.
Mnemonic
KRATOM U
Methodology
Qualitative Immunoassay/Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
6-9 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
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
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
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
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/Quantitation, Urine
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