Test ID FENTU Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Random, Urine
Useful For
Detection and confirmation of illicit drug use involving fentanyl
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Fentanyl w/metabolite Conf, USpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order FENTX / Fentanyl with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
For monitoring therapeutic drug levels, order FENTS / Fentanyl, Serum.
Additional Testing Requirements
If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, the following test should also be ordered, ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this procedure.
3. Submitting less than 5 mL will compromise our ability to perform all necessary testing.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 21 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
80354
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FENTU | Fentanyl w/metabolite Conf, U | 67822-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
45530 | Fentanyl by LC-MS/MS | 58381-5 |
45531 | Norfentanyl by LC-MS/MS | 58383-1 |
45532 | Fentanyl Interpretation | 69050-3 |
Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Report Available
4 to 6 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.