Methylphenidate, Urine
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Methylphenidate Urine |
| Synonyms: | Ritalin; Ritalinic Acid | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80360 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Test includes methylphenidate and ritalinic acid. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 days. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Submit entire collection. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen received unfrozen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 10 mL, 1 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3080 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not established. |
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