Drug Confirmation, Amphetamines, Urine

General Information

Lab Name
Amphetamines Confirmation, Urine
Lab Code
UAMPC
Epic Name
Amphetamines Confirmation, Urine
Description

Amphetamines and ritalinic acid in urine are measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.

The reportable range for amphetamine and methamphetamine is 0.05 - 50 mcg/mL, MDA, MDMA, and Retalinic Acid is 0.1 - 50 mcg/mL with imprecision between 4.2 and 4.7 %CV.

Synonyms
3, 3-4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy) confirmation, 4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine confirmation, MDMA, Methamphetamine confirmation, methylphenidate
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Method

HPLC - Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection

Random Urine

Quantity
Requested: 1 mL urine
Minimum: 0.5 mL urine

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store at 2-8°C up to 1 week; freezer stability up to 2 years at -20°C.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Harborview(CHH)
Frequency
Mondays and Thursdays
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
HMC Chemistry, Special
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
G0480
LOINC
16369-1
Interfaced Order Code
UOW1628