Drug Abuse Panel 8, with Confirmation, Serum and Volatiles, Blood

Drug Abuse Panel 8, with Confirmation, Serum and Volatiles, Blood

Test Code

31678
80307, 80320 (HCPCS: G0480)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
31678
80307, 80320 (HCPCS: G0480)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Drug Abuse Panel 8, with Confirmation, Serum and Volatiles, Blood - The serum or plasma concentration of a drug is measured as a guide to individuation of therapy. Additionally, the problem of noncompliance with prescribed medications during continuing therapy, particularly in the pain management field, is an elusive cause of therapeutic failure.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • Volatiles: Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol
  • Drug Abuse Panel 8, with Confirmation, Serum: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana, Methadone, Opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine)
  • .
  • All positive drug screens are confirmed and quantitated at an additional charge (CPT coding varies by drug confirmed).

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry • Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Volatiles: Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol
Drug Abuse Panel 8, with Confirmation, Serum: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana, Methadone, Opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine)
.
All positive drug screens are confirmed and quantitated at an additional charge (CPT coding varies by drug confirmed).

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry • Immunoassay (IA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube • Frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect sample using alcohol-free skin preparation

Optional: Whole blood for Volatiles analysis only - sodium fluoride (unopened gray-top tube)

Transport Container

Sodium fluoride (gray-top tube)

Transport Temperature

Whole blood and plasma: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Serum: Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Whole blood and plasma
  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days
  •  
  • Serum
  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: Unacceptable
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Serum separator tube (SST)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube
Plasma collected in: Sodium fluoride or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube • Frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
5 mL
Collect sample using alcohol-free skin preparation

Optional: Whole blood for Volatiles analysis only - sodium fluoride (unopened gray-top tube)
Sodium fluoride (gray-top tube)
Whole blood and plasma: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Serum: Frozen
Whole blood and plasma
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Serum
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Serum separator tube (SST)
Service Area must be determined
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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