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23202 Tramadol Quantitation, Urine

Tramadol Quantitation, Urine
Test Code: TRAM
Synonyms/Keywords
​Ultracet, Ultram
Useful For
​Detecting exposure to tramadol to monitor compliance in taking prescribed medications or to detect abuse. 
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Urine​ Sage urine collection container​ Sterile plastic container with no preservatives​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine​ Ambient​ 72 hours​
Refrigerate (Preferred)​ 30 days​
Frozen​ 30 days​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 2-4 days​ Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/MS) using Multiple Reaction Monitoring
Test Information
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs.  It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.


This test will confirm quantitatively for Tramadol, a dual action analgesics. It is a mu-opioid receptor agonist and a weak inhibitor of norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake. Tramadol is used for managing moderate to severe chronic pain and is habit forming.​

Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ Negative.  Positives are reported with a quantitative LCMS/MS result.​
Interpretation

​Current Cutoff Levels for Toxicology

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
80373​ ​ 1​ Tramadol Confirmation​ ​
G0480 ​ 1​ Tramadol Confirmation​ ​For Medicare/Medicaid
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs.  It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Synonyms/Keywords
​Ultracet, Ultram
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Cerner Tramadol Quantitation, Urine​
​COM ​Tramadol, Urine
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Urine​ Sage urine collection container​ Sterile plastic container with no preservatives​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine​ Ambient​ 72 hours​
Refrigerate (Preferred)​ 30 days​
Frozen​ 30 days​
Useful For
​Detecting exposure to tramadol to monitor compliance in taking prescribed medications or to detect abuse. 
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ Negative.  Positives are reported with a quantitative LCMS/MS result.​
Interpretation

​Current Cutoff Levels for Toxicology

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 2-4 days​ Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/MS) using Multiple Reaction Monitoring
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
80373​ ​ 1​ Tramadol Confirmation​ ​
G0480 ​ 1​ Tramadol Confirmation​ ​For Medicare/Medicaid
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs.  It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.