Methadone Qualitative, Urine
| Abbrev Code: | UMETH | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4146 | Order Name: | Methadone, Urine, Qualitative |
| Methodology: | Roche: Kinetic interaction of microparticles in a solution (KIMS) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80307 x1, 80307 x1 | ||
| 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: | Aliquot 5 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Roche: 5 days refrigerated; freeze if longer storage is needed. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative
Cutoff for positive is 300 ng/mL or greater. |
| Use: | Detection of methadone use or abuse. |
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