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3003726
Propoxyphene and Metabolite, Urine
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Ordering Recommendation
Use to monitor patient adherence.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Urine
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 2 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Amitriptyline is a known interference.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80367 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3003727 | Propoxyphene Quantitation, Urine | 3545-1 |
| 3003728 | Norpropoxyphene Quantitation, Urine | 19635-2 |
* 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
Propoxyphene and Metabolite, Urine
National Medical Services (NMS)
