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Test ID BUPR Buprenorphine Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine

Secondary ID

63222

Useful For

Screening and confirmation for drug abuse or use of buprenorphine

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.

Specimen Type

Urine


Ordering 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.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

Negative

Screening cutoff concentration:

Buprenorphine: 5 ng/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

80307

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.