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AMPHETAMINE, CONFIRMATION, GC/MS, SERUM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1267    Geisinger Epic ID:  52993

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum or plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
4 mL grey-top (Na fluoride/K oxalate) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum or plasma; minimum 0.5 mL.


Special notes: 

Do not collect in Serum Separator Tube (SST®).



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerate (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Serum Separator Tube (SST®)



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  80359, 80324
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDA, MDMA, MDEA


Methodology: 
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 19122, Amp Comf S


Review Date:  12/12/2024

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