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HelpTest Code TRAM Tramadol and Metabolite, Random, Urine
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
Additional Testing Requirements
If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, the following test should also be ordered ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
3. Submitting less than 1 mL will compromise our ability to perform all necessary testing.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Negative (Positive results are reported with a quantitative result.)
Cutoff concentrations by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry:
Tramadol: 25 ng/mL
O-desmethyltramadol: 25 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 6 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
G0480
80373 (if appropriate for select payers)