FENTS
Fentanyl and Metabolites
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3380
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, lavender top (EDTA) tube, or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.25 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.05 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum or plasma within two hours of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
80354 - Fentanyl and Metabolite (EAP 30021059)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)