Test Code OXYCX Oxycodone with Metabolite Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Additional Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
COCH | Chain of Custody Processing | No | Yes |
ADLTX | Adulterants Survey, CoC, U | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
Adulterants testing will be performed on all chain of custody urine samples as per regulatory requirements.
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Chain of Custody Kit (T282)
Container/Tube: Chain of custody kit containing the specimen containers, seals, and documentation is required.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect urine specimen in the container provided, seal, and submit with the associated documentation to satisfy the legal requirements for chain of custody testing.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Clinical Information
Oxycodone is metabolized to noroxycodone, oxymorphone, and their glucuronides and is excreted primarily via the kidney. The presence of oxycodone indicates exposure to oxycodone within 2 to 3 days prior to specimen collection.
Oxymorphone is metabolized in the liver to noroxymorphone and excreted via the kidney primarily as the glucuronide conjugates. Oxymorphone is also a metabolite of oxycodone, and therefore, the presence of oxymorphone could also indicate exposure to oxycodone.
The detection interval for opiates is generally 2 to 3 days after last ingestion.
Chain of custody is a record of the disposition of a specimen to document each individual who collected, handled, and performed the analysis. When a specimen is submitted in this manner, analysis will be performed in such a way that it will withstand regular court scrutiny.
Reference Values
Negative
Positive results are reported with a quantitative result.
Cutoff concentrations:
Immunoassay screen: 100 ng/mL
Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry:
Oxycodone: 25 ng/mL
Noroxycodone: 25 ng/mL
Oxymorphone: 25 ng/mL
Noroxymorphone: 25 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
80365
G0480 (if appropriate)
Method Name
Immunoassay/Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Forms
1. Chain of Custody Request is included in the Chain of Custody Kit (T282).
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.