ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Buspirone, Urine : 0091164

Mnemonic: BUSPIRO U

Methodology: Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Urine. Recommended peak collection at 40-90 minutes post dose.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature

Remarks: Recommended peak occurs at 40 to 90 minutes post dose.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks: Frozen: 17 months

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Peak levels are recommended when monitoring patients because the level drops so rapidly that many negative results are found at the trough.
CPT Code(s): 82491
Cross References: BuSpar® (Buspirone, Urine)
 
 

 

 

 
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