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Test Code OPIA Opiates Screen, Urine

Methodology

Includes morphine and morphine glucuronide (major metabolites of heroin). Codeine is also detected. Consequently, the urine from codeine users will contain small amounts of morphine, morphine glucuronides and n-normorphine.

Note: This test should not be used to routinely screen for the presence of oxycodone (Oxycontin). See #OXYC “Oxycodone Screen, Urine” test.

Used to screen for drug overdose.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 80301

Specimen Requirements

20 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative.

Reference Values

Negative
All positives reported with semi-quantitative results.

Opiates are included in a #QDS “Drug Screen, Qualitative.” Drugs of abuse testing is intended for clinical monitoring and management of patients. It is not for use in employment-related or medical-legal drug testing.

Note: All positive results are unconfirmed screening tests and should not be used for non-medical purposes.

See Drug Screen Analytical Specificity in Special Instructions.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Special Instructions