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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.

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

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