- YFMEP
Meperidine (Demerol) and Normeperidine, Serum
Specimen:
Test Code
YFMEP
Specimen Name
Meperidine (Demerol) and Normeperidine, Serum
Collect
1-Green Top (Na-Heparin)
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Submit
3 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Plasma or Serum Refrigerated
Special Handling
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mLs serum or plasma to a standard transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Stability
Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 14 days; Frozen 180 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
5-11 days
CPT Codes
- 80362
Components
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