Acetyl Fentanyl, Qualitative, Serum/Plasma
Test Code
91831
80354 (HCPCS: G0480)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Acetyl Fentanyl, Qualitative, Serum/Plasma - Acetyl fentanyl is a fentanyl analog previously undocumented in illicit drug use that is up to five times more potent than heroin. Acetyl fentanyl's enhanced potency has led to a number of reported deaths due to overdose. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends laboratories to provide analytical options for acetyl fentanyl in order to provide enhanced surveillance for healthcare providers.
Test Resources
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Test Details
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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)
Negative
Preferred Specimen(s)
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Alternative Specimen(s)
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Setup Schedule
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Serum separator tube (SST)