Test Code FBUMT Bupropion and Metabolite, Serum
Reporting Name
Bupropion and Metabolite, SMethod Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (Serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collections Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
None Detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80338
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FBUMT | Bupropion and Metabolite, S | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3522 | Bupropion | 6706-6 |
| Z3523 | Hydroxybupropion | 9418-5 |