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Heroin Confirmation, Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood

CPT 80356; 80361
Synonyms
  • 6-Acetylmorphine
  • Diacetylmorphine

Test Details

Methodology

Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry

Result Turnaround Time

10 - 14 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

6-Acetylmorphine (6-AM); morphine

Use

Detect the presence of heroin metabolites

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum, plasma, or whole blood

Volume

7 mL

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Container

Serum or plasma: red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended. Whole blood: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection Instructions

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Gel-barrier tubes

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
790560 Heroin, Serum/Plasma/WB 790569 Morphine ng/ml 74131-4
790560 Heroin, Serum/Plasma/WB 790567 6-Acetylmorphine 74130-6
Order Code790560
Order Code NameHeroin, Serum/Plasma/WB
Order Loinc
Result Code790569
Result Code NameMorphine
UofMng/ml
Result LOINC74131-4
Order Code790560
Order Code NameHeroin, Serum/Plasma/WB
Order Loinc
Result Code790567
Result Code Name6-Acetylmorphine
UofM
Result LOINC74130-6