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Test Code FNTSC FENTANYL SCREEN, URINE

Important Note

Heroin can be laced or substituted with fentanyl.  Please order tests or panels that contain fentanyl in the title if the patient is on heroin.

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
SoftID FNTSC
EPIC LAB20317

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Screening assay to detect Fentanyl in urine

Positive test results are presumptive and are not confirmed.

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Values

Not Detected

EIA cutoff concentration: 1 ng/mL

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Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Preferred Container

Urine Cup

Preferred Volume

Urine, Random: 25 mL (Urine Cup)

Minimum Volume

Urine, Random: 10 mL (Urine Cup)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Collect random urine and send refrigerated in a clean, non-sterile urine container.

Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Urine, Random

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Room Temp: 2 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

80307 Drug Test, Presumptive Screening, By Instrument Chemistry (i.e Immunoassay, Chromatography, and Mass Spectrometry)  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

This test is intended for clinical monitoring and management of patients. It is not intended for non-medical use such as employment of forensic testing.

Specific gravity, pH, creatinine and oxidants will be performed and reported at no additional charge to identify potential adulteration of the urine specimen.