OXY SERUM
Oxycodone (Percodan), Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3378
Synonyms:
Percocet
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top, lavender top (EDTA) or green top (heparin) tube (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.3 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum or plasma from the cells within one hour of collection.
2. Transfer the serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
80365 - Oxycodone and Metabolite (EAP 30021057)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)