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Meperidine Confirmation (Labcorp MedWatch®)

CPT 80362

Test Details

Methodology

Mass spectrometry (MS)

Result Turnaround Time

3 - 5 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.

Test Includes

Meperidine; normeperidine

Use

Drug analysis/clinical drug monitoring

Special Instructions

This assay is intended 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.

Causes for Rejection

Quantity not sufficient for analysis; incorrect specimen

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
761050 Meperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR 761053 Meperidine 72384-1
761050 Meperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR 761055 Meperidine 3746-5
761050 Meperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR 761029 Meperidine Conf, MS, UR ng/mL 16253-7
761050 Meperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR 761058 Normeperidine 27920-8
761050 Meperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR 761059 Normeperidine Conf, MS, UR ng/mL 3869-5
761050 Meperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR 733157 Please Note: 77202-0
Order Code761050
Order Code NameMeperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR
Order Loinc
Result Code761053
Result Code NameMeperidine
UofM
Result LOINC72384-1
Order Code761050
Order Code NameMeperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR
Order Loinc
Result Code761055
Result Code NameMeperidine
UofM
Result LOINC3746-5
Order Code761050
Order Code NameMeperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR
Order Loinc
Result Code761029
Result Code NameMeperidine Conf, MS, UR
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC16253-7
Order Code761050
Order Code NameMeperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR
Order Loinc
Result Code761058
Result Code NameNormeperidine
UofM
Result LOINC27920-8
Order Code761050
Order Code NameMeperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR
Order Loinc
Result Code761059
Result Code NameNormeperidine Conf, MS, UR
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC3869-5
Order Code761050
Order Code NameMeperidine/Normep Conf, MS, UR
Order Loinc
Result Code733157
Result Code NamePlease Note:
UofM
Result LOINC77202-0