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Heroin Metabolite (6-AM), Screen and Confirmation, Urine

CPT 80307

Test Details

Methodology

Initial testing by immunoassay (IA); confirmation of positives by mass spectrometry (MS)

Result Turnaround Time

3 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Detect and confirm the presence of heroin metabolite (6-acetylmorphine). Note: 6-Acetylmorphine [6-AM] has a short half-life and is further metabolized to morphine. It is most likely to be detected within the first 24 hours following heroin use. Consequently, specimens collected more than 24 hours post dose may test negative for 6-AM.

Special Instructions

This assay is designed for pain management. It is not intended for workplace testing and does not comply with state regulatory workplace testing programs.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine

Volume

20 mL

Container

Plastic urine container

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature. If arrival at lab will extend beyond seven days, refrigerate.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
737933 6-Acetylmorphine, Urine 733809 6-Acetylmorphine, Urine ng/mL 19321-9
Order Code737933
Order Code Name6-Acetylmorphine, Urine
Order Loinc
Result Code733809
Result Code Name6-Acetylmorphine, Urine
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC19321-9
Reflex Table for 6-Acetylmorphine, Urine
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 737934 6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur 737935 6-Acetylmorphine 19322-7
Reflex 1
Order Code737934
Order Name6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur
Result Code737935
Result Name6-Acetylmorphine
UofM
Result LOINC19322-7
Reflex Table for 6-Acetylmorphine, Urine
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 737934 6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur 737936 6-Acetylmorphine Conf, MS, UR ng/mL 19593-3
Reflex 1
Order Code737934
Order Name6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur
Result Code737936
Result Name6-Acetylmorphine Conf, MS, UR
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC19593-3
Reflex Table for 6-Acetylmorphine, Urine
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 737934 6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur 070474 Documentation N/A
Reflex 1
Order Code737934
Order Name6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur
Result Code070474
Result NameDocumentation
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Reflex Table for 6-Acetylmorphine, Urine
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 737934 6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur 737911 6-Mono-Acetylmorphine Holding N/A
Reflex 1
Order Code737934
Order Name6-Acetylmorphine Confirm, Ur
Result Code737911
Result Name6-Mono-Acetylmorphine Holding
UofM
Result LOINCN/A