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HelpTest ID NBLD0397 Buprenorphine Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Useful For
Screening and confirmation for drug abuse or use of buprenorphine
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
For screening buprenorphine alone, order BUPS / Buprenorphine Screen, Random, Urine.
For comprehensive opioid screening, order TOSU / Targeted Opioid Screen, Random, Urine.
For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order BUPMX / Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
Additional Testing Requirements
If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, the following test should also be ordered, ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. Submit 5 mL in 1 plastic vial.
3. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
3. Submitting less than 5 mL will compromise the ability to perform all necessary testing.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Specimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysMethod Name
Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80307
Reporting Name
Buprenorphine Screen w/Reflex, UReference Values
Negative
Screening cutoff concentration:
Buprenorphine: 5 ng/mL
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
63222Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUPS | Buprenorphine Screen, U | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUPM | Buprenorphine and Metabolite, U | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
Testing begins with a screening assay. If the buprenorphine screen is positive, then the liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry confirmation with quantification will be performed at an additional charge.
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 21689 | Buprenorphine Screen, U |