Morphine

Test ID: 

703851

CPT code:

80361

Synonyms:

• Kadian®
• MS Contin®
• Roxanol®

Clinical Use:

Therapeutic drug management

Specimen Type:

Serum, plasma, or whole blood

Requested Volume: 

5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

2 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.

Collection:

Trough levels are most reproducible.

Storage Instructions:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Rejection Criteria

Gel-barrier tubesGel-barrier tube