Amphetamine/Methamphetamine, Urine, Qualitative
| Abbrev Code: | UAMP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB357 | Order Name: | Amphetamine Qualitative Urine |
| Order Instructions: | Order UAMPN for perinatal specimens. | ||
| Synonyms: | Benzedrine Sulfate; Amphetamine | ||
| Methodology: | Roche: Kinetic interaction of micropartices in a solution (KIMS)
All others: Competitive binding immunoassay |
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| CPT Codes: | 80307 x1, 80307 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Amphetamine, methamphetamine | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Positive results are unconfirmed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and should be used for medical treatment purposes only. It should not be used for legal purposes or employment testing. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Specimens should have a pH of 5-8. Aliquot 5 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. Freeze samples not analyzed within 24 hours. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature to arrive within 24 hours. Alternatively, ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 5 days refrigerated; freeze if longer storage is needed. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Lakes, Roche-Ridges, Roche-UMMC East, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative. A positive amphetamine result indicates immunoreactivity of greater than 500 ng/mL. |
| Use: | Suspected drug abuse. |
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