Geisinger Medical Laboratories/Geisinger Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog

ACETYL FENTANYL, QL, URINE
ORDERING INFORMATION:	Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1507 Geisinger Epic ID: 43055
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:	Random urine
Preferred collection container:	Non-sterile specimen container
Specimen required:	5 mL random urine in sterile, leakproof container
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:	Room temperature.
Specimen stability:	Room temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):	80354
	Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:	Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms:	ACEFU
Clinical significance:	Acetyl fentanyl is a fentanyl analog previously undocumented in illicit drug use that is up to five times more potent than heroin. Acetyl fentanyl's enhanced potency has led to a number of reported deaths due to overdose. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends laboratories to provide analytical options for acetyl fentanyl in order to provide enhanced surveillance for healthcare providers.