Order Code HYDCU Hydrocodone with Metabolite Confirmation, Random, Urine
Useful For
Detection and quantification of hydrocodone, norhydrocodone, and hydromorphone in urine
Reporting Name
Hydrocodone w/metabolite Conf, USpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order OPATX / Opiates Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
Additional drug panels and specific requests are available; call 800-533-1710.
Additional Testing Requirements
If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, order ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STATS are not accepted for this test.
3. Submitting less than 1 mL will compromise our ability to perform all necessary testing.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations-liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry:
Hydrocodone: 25 ng/mL
Norhydrocodone: 25 ng/mL
Hydromorphone: 25 ng/mL
Method Description
Confirmation with quantification by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
80361
G0480 (if appropriate)
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.