Synthetic opioids — particularly fentanyl analogs and other novel psychoactive substances — have become a major cause of overdose deaths. Many are not detected by routine opiate immunoassays, requiring specific testing for accurate identification. This panel covers fentanyl and its analogs along with other emerging synthetic opioids.
This test is used in addiction medicine, emergency toxicology, and forensic settings to identify the specific compounds involved in overdose, misuse, and treatment monitoring. Sample type is urine, serum, or plasma.