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Test Code UPMTSU Amphetamines, Urine Confirmation, GC/MS

Important Note

The original container MUST be sent to Pathlab for this testing.  The aliquot container stays inhouse.  

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB3923 Amphetamines, Urine Confirmation, GC/MS

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Sterile Container

 

Collection Information: 

Collect urine in a sterile, leak-proof container.

 

Transport Information: 

Transport 10.0 mL urine in the original sterile, leak-proof container, when possible. Send refrigerated.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

2.0 mL of urine

 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Samples that are ambiguously labeled, unsealed, or fail the temperature or chemical checks will be rejected and must be recollected.

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

80326; G0480 if applicable

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday - 6:00 am to 2:00 pm

 

Analytical Time: 

3 days

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Core Laboratory

Alias

SMA confirmation

Interpretive Data

This assay may include quantitative results for the following analytes:

  • Amphetamine
  • Methamphetamine

This assay may include qualitative results for the following analytes:

  • Ephedrine
  • Pseudoephedrine
  • MDA
  • MDMA
  • Phenylpropanolamine
  • Phentermine

Stability

Samples should be sent refrigerated with priority to arrive within 24 - 48 hours of collection.

 

Refrigerated Stability: 

5 days - Preferred
If sample cannot be delivered to Pathology Laboratory within 5 days, freeze sample.

 

Frozen Stability: 

Indefinitely