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AMPHETAMINES, URINE CONFIRMATION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1740    Geisinger Epic ID:  24039

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

3 mL urine; minimum 1 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature 2 days. Refrigerated: 14 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Negative.

Drug/MetaboliteCutoff concentration
Amphetamine50 ng/mL
Methampheterine50 ng/mL
Phentermine50 ng/mL
Pseudoephedrine50 ng/mL
MDMA50 ng/mL

Additional information: 

Sympathomimetic Drug Metabolism


CPT code(s):  80325, 80359
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
Phentermine
Pseudoephedrine 
MDMA (Ecstasy)


Methodology: 
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms: 

MAMCF, Amphetamines by GCMS, amphetamines, Dexedrine, Adderall, Obetrol, methamphetamine, Desoxyn, ice, crank, speed, MDMA, Ecstasy, Molly


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/16/2024

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