ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Opiates, Screen Only, Urine : 2005096

Mnemonic: OPI SCR UR

Methodology: Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Random urine.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL urine with no additives or preservatives to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 years

Reference Interval:
Effective May 16, 2011

Cutoff concentration: 300 ng/mL
Interpretive Data: Screening results are obtained by immunoassay. Results obtained by immunoassay are not confirmed unless confirmation testing is specifically requested.

The absence of expected drug(s) and/or drug metabolite(s) may indicate non-compliance, inappropriate timing of specimen collection relative to drug administration, poor drug absorption, diluted/adulterated urine, or limitations of testing. The concentration at which the screening test can detect a drug or metabolite varies. The concentration value must be greater than or equal to the cutoff to be reported as positive. Interpretive questions should be directed to the laboratory.

For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use.
Note: This test detects morphine, hydrocodone, and similar compounds. For quantitation, see Opiates, Confirmation Only, Urine (ARUP test code 0090364).

For detection of oxycodone and/or oxymorphone, see Oxycodone/Oxymorphone Screen Only, Urine (ARUP test code 2005103). For quantitation, see Opiates, Confirmation Only, Urine (ARUP test code 0090364).
CPT Code(s): 80101