The urine “opiates” assay now in use will produce positive results with the following compounds at or above the concentrations indicated :
| COMPOUND | |
| Codeine | 0.24 mg/L |
| Dihydrocodeine | 0.27 mg/L |
| Hydrocodone | 0.40 mg/L |
| Hydromorphone | 0.50 mg/L |
| Levorphanol | 1.25 mg/L |
| Monoacetylmorphine | 0.50 mg/L |
| Morphine | 0.30 mg/L |
| Normorphine | 1.18 mg/L |
| Pholcodine | Undetermined |
Cross reactivity with additional compounds not listed above is possible at elevated concentrations, some examples of which are shown below. For additional information please telephone (01392-40) 2952 or (01392 40) 2935.
| COMPOUND | |
| Levallorphan | 25.0 mg/L |
| Meperidine | 90.0 mg/L |
| Nalorphine | 4.0 mg/L |
| Oxycodone | 4.0 mg/L |
| Oxymorphone | 32 mg/L |
1 day
Referred Test
Can be added on to an existing request up to 4 days following sample receipt
Specimen Labelling Procedure
8210
