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Biomarkers · Chemical

Meperidine

Also listed as
Meperidine (Demerol), Serum
Primary unit
ng/mL
LOINC codes
73934-2, 87497-4, 3744-0, 3745-7
Tests that measure Meperidine
Labcorp 4, Quest Diagnostics 2

Tests

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Labcorp 4 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Meperidine, Serum or Plasma 007534

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
    Collection
    Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Collect specimen immediately prior to next dose unless specified otherwise.
    Reference notes
    Therapeutic: 70−500 ng/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Meperidine/Normeperidine, Serum or Plasma 808473

    2 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 7 - 14 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
    Preparation
    Trough levels are most reproducible.
    Collection
    Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
    Reference notes
    400−700 ng/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Drug Screen 12 With Reflex Confirmation (AMP,BAR,BZO,COC,PCP,THC,OPI,OXY,MD,FEN,PPX,TRAM), Serum 700845

    12 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 10 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Initial presumptive testing by immunoassay at the following testing thresholds: amphetamines, 50 ng/mL; barbiturates, 0.1 μg/mL; benzodiazepines, 20 ng/mL; cocaine metabolite, 25 ng/mL; fentanyl, 1.0 ng/mL; methadone, 25 ng/mL; opiates, 5 ng/mL; oxycodones, 5 ng/mL; phencyclidine (PCP), 8 ng/mL; propoxyphene, 50 ng/mL; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 5 ng/mL; tramadol, 50 ng/mL; presumptive positives confirmed to limit of quantitation by definitive chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS or LC/MS-MS)
    Collection
    Serum should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum in a plastic transport tube.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Drug Screen 15 With Reflex Confirmation (AMP,BAR,BZO,COC,PCP,THC,OPI,OXY,MD,FEN,BUP,PPX,TRAM,GABA,CAR), Whole Blood 700902

    15 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 10 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Initial presumptive testing by immunoassay at the following testing thresholds: amphetamines, 50 ng/mL; barbiturates, 0.1 μg/mL; benzodiazepines, 20 ng/mL; buprenorphine, 1.0 ng/mL; carisoprodol, 0.5 μg/mL; cocaine metabolite, 25 ng/mL; fentanyl, 1.0 ng/mL; gabapentin, 1.0 μg/mL; methadone, 25 ng/mL; opiates, 5 ng/mL; oxycodones, 5 ng/mL; phencyclidine (PCP), 8 ng/mL; propoxyphene, 50 ng/mL; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 5 ng/mL; tramadol, 50 ng/mL; presumptive positives confirmed to limit of quantitation by definitive chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS or LC/MS-MS)
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 2 tests

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Expanded Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue 94484

    31 analytes · 10 g umbilical cord · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

    Method and collection
    Method
    High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
    Collection
    Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Store at refrigerated temperature.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Comprehensive Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue 94488

    59 analytes · 10 g umbilical cord · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat

    Method and collection
    Method
    High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
    Collection
    Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Store at refrigerated temperature.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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