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Buprenorphine, Whole Blood

CPT 80348
Synonyms
  • Buprenex®
  • Suboxone®
  • Subutex®

Test Details

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Result Turnaround Time

7 - 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.

Use

Detect and measure buprenorphine and metabolite

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

3 mL

Minimum Volume

300 μL

Container

Gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube (preferred), lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Storage Instructions

Room temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage (three days).

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
791486 Buprenorphine/Norbup, WB 791487 Buprenorphine ng/mL 75368-1
791486 Buprenorphine/Norbup, WB 791488 Norbuprenorphine ng/mL 75370-7
Order Code791486
Order Code NameBuprenorphine/Norbup, WB
Order Loinc
Result Code791487
Result Code NameBuprenorphine
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC75368-1
Order Code791486
Order Code NameBuprenorphine/Norbup, WB
Order Loinc
Result Code791488
Result Code NameNorbuprenorphine
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC75370-7