Methadone, Serum
Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
Synonyms: | Dolophine | ||
Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 80358 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.6 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
Collection Instructions: | Usual sampling time is immediately prior to next dose (trough). |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
Referral Lab number: | 74 |
Interpretive
Critical Range: | 3000 ng/mL or greater |
Reference Range: | 100-400 ng/mL |
Use: | Determine compliance, assess toxicity. |
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