Casandra
Casandra Test Code MC91540Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Tapentadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Monitoring of compliance utilizing tapentadol; detection and confirmation of illicit use of tapentadol. Not intended for employment-related testing.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Urine concentrations do not correlate well with serum drug levels and are not intended for therapeutic drug management. Results are intended to be interpreted by a physician or other healthcare professional.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Biomarkers
N-desmethyltapentadol
AnalyteN-desmethyltapentadol
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Tapentadol
AnalyteTapentadol
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 101401-8 - Tapentadol & Nortapentadol pl Ur
Result Codes
- 65807-0 - Tapentadol Ur-mCnc
- 65808-8 - Nortapentadol Ur-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plastic urine container; submission in plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Collect a random urine specimen. No preservative.
Causes for Rejection
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |