Ordering Recommendation
Use to monitor patient adherence.
Mnemonic
PROPOX U
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH 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
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Amitriptyline is a known interference.
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
80367 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3003727 | Propoxyphene Quantitation, Urine | 3545-1 |
3003728 | Norpropoxyphene Quantitation, Urine | 19635-2 |
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Aliases
Propoxyphene and Metabolite, Urine
National Medical Services (NMS)