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
This test is New York state approved. Specimens must be separated from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection and transferred to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen conditions are acceptable for transport. This test is not performed at ARUP, and separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
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
LOINC Codes
- 79145-9
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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