6-MAM, Confirmation, Serum
Heroin
TEST CODE
200209
CPT
80356
Expected
Turnaround Time
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen is preferred but not necessary
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Container
Serum: Red top - gel free tube; white-top transfer tube
Preparation
Serum: Red top - gel free tube, spun down and separated; transfer to white-top transfer tube
Stability
Serum: Room Temperature - 96 hours; Refrigerated - 1 week
Storage Instructions
Room temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage (three days); refrigerated or frozen specimen is also acceptable
Test Details
Methodology
LCMS/MS analysis with AB Sciex 6500 Qtrap
Rejection Criteria
Received outside stability window; Incorrect sample type; Incorrect collection device; name discrepancy; no name on sample
Test Components
6-MAM
Morphine
Hydromorphone
