Opiates Clinical Screen, without Confirmation, Urine
Test Code
14539
80307
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Opiates Clinical Screen, without Confirmation, Urine - Opiates are detected by EMIT and individual drugs are confirmed (codeine, morphine). Codeine metabolizes to morphine. Hydrocodone metabolizes to hydromorphone. All four drugs are controlled Rx. Morphine may also be present from heroin and poppy seed ingestion. Presence of drug in the urine indicates prior exposure to the drug.
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Preferred Specimen(s)
60 mL random urine
Minimum Volume
25 mL
Transport Container
Plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Urine with preservative
Setup Schedule
60 mL random urine
25 mL
Plastic urine container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Urine with preservative