Tapentadol, Free, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: TAPEN SP
Use
Tapentadol is a Schedule II analgesic used in pain management. The test is used for monitoring patient adherence through therapeutic drug monitoring. It helps in verifying that a patient is taking the medication as prescribed, ensuring optimal dosing, and minimizing toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Analysis is performed by NMS Labs using High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). There are no further limitations or constraints provided in the source material, but typical analytical limitations such as interference from other substances or improper specimen handling may apply.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Tapentadol
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 79145-9 - Tapentadol Bld Ql Cfm
Result Turnaround Time
8-11 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Separator tubes.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 1 month |
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