Morphine, Plasma (Kapanol, MST)

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

GCQU

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

collect separate EDTA

Synonyms

Kapanol
MST

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

4678

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Do NOT use gel tubes for this analysis

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

The estimated minimum lethal dose for adults is 200 mg but addicts may be able to tolerate up to 10 times as much.

Reference Intervals

Therapeutic range 10 – 70 ng/mL

Test Method

LCMS

Non-Funded Test Cost

$110.50 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4678

Contact Information

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