Test ID: ZH105
Component(s): Z1827 Hydrocodone LOINC 3680-6, Z2012 Hydromorphone LOINC: 3683-0
CPT code: 80361
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Red, Lav(EDTA) OR green(heparin). NO SST
Frequency: 4 – 7 days
Instructions: 0.3 mL Serum or Plasma from Red, Lav(EDTA) OR green(heparin). NO SST, Refrigerate, Separate within 1 hour. Min 0.1 mL.
Text: Opiates are used clinically because of their analgesic properties, also causing sedation, euphoria, respiratory depression, nausea, and vomiting. Because of this, opioids have a high abuse potential, whereby chronic use leads to tolerance and dependence. Clinical monitoring of compliance is effected through measurement of these analytes.
Methodology: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)