Methylphenidate and Metabolite, Urine

CPT: 80360
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Synonyms

  • Ritalin®

Test Includes

Methylphenidate; ritalinic acid


Expected Turnaround Time

5 - 10 days


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Urine (random)


Volume

10 mL


Minimum Volume

1 mL


Container

Plastic urine container without preservative


Storage Instructions

Freeze.


Causes for Rejection

Urine from preservative tube


Test Details


Use

Detect the presence of methylphenidate, a prescription stimulant drug


Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
791170 Methylphenidate + Mtb, Urine 791171 Methylphenidate ng/mL 3809-1
791170 Methylphenidate + Mtb, Urine 734594 Ritalinic Acid ng/mL 33507-5

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