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

Code	Name
UAMPHT	Amphetamine, Urine
UMAM	Methamphetamine, Urine
UMDAM	MDA, Urine
UMDMAM	MDMA, Urine
URITA	Ritalinic Acid, Urine
UPHENT	Phentermine, Urine
UAMPCM	Amphetamines Confirmation Method, Urine

Interpretation

Guidelines

Drug Testing for Chronic Prescription of Controlled Substances

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?

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