Comparison of CEDIA Buprenorphine II Assay vs. on Market CEDIA Buprenorphine Assay in Human Urine

Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from the opioid alkaloid thebaine. It is widely used clinically as an analgesic and as a substitute therapy for opioid dependence. It is considered a relatively safe opioid because of its agonistic-antagonistic characteristics on opiate receptors Correlation between dose and therapeutic effects are not linear, indicating a ceiling on the effects in patients.