Tramadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Use
Monitoring of compliance utilizing tramadol and for detection and confirmation of the illicit use of tramadol. This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
Special Instructions
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen. No preservative is required. STAT requests are not accepted. No specimen substitutions permitted.
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.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
2-6 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Urine
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plastic urine container; Submission: Plastic vial; Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Instructions
Collect a random urine specimen. No preservative.
Causes for Rejection
Submitting less than 1 mL will compromise our ability to perform all necessary testing. 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 |