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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Synonyms
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
Test Includes
Amphetamines
Special Instructions
If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) will apply.
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 10 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Red-top (no additive) tube; tubes with separator gels should not be used.
Collection
Serum should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum in plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Test Details
Use
Detect the presence of amphetamine class drugs.
Methodology
Initial presumptive testing by immunoassay at a testing threshold of 50 ng/mL; presumptive positives confirmed to limit of quantitation by definitive chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS or LC/MS-MS).
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700925 | Amphetamines,Scr w/Conf, Serum | 700714 | AMPHETAMINES, IA | ng/mL | 8149-7 |
| Reflex Table for AMPHETAMINES, IA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 700811 | AMPHETAMINES/MDMA,MS,WB/SP RFX | 700913 | Amphetamines Confirmation | 29530-3 | |
| Reflex Table for AMPHETAMINES, IA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 700811 | AMPHETAMINES/MDMA,MS,WB/SP RFX | 700735 | Methamphetamine | ng/mL | 82966-3 |
| Reflex Table for AMPHETAMINES, IA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 700811 | AMPHETAMINES/MDMA,MS,WB/SP RFX | 700736 | Amphetamine | ng/mL | 82967-1 |
| Reflex Table for AMPHETAMINES, IA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 700811 | AMPHETAMINES/MDMA,MS,WB/SP RFX | 700737 | MDMA | ng/mL | 74652-9 |
| Reflex Table for AMPHETAMINES, IA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 700811 | AMPHETAMINES/MDMA,MS,WB/SP RFX | 700738 | MDA | ng/mL | 74647-9 |
| Reflex Table for AMPHETAMINES, IA | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 700811 | AMPHETAMINES/MDMA,MS,WB/SP RFX | 700920 | MDEA | ng/mL | 82965-5 |
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