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HelpTest ID NBLD0553 Amphetamines Confirmation, Random, Urine
Useful For
Confirming drug exposure involving amphetamines such as amphetamine and methamphetamine, phentermine, pseudoephedrine/ephedrine, methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order AMPHX / Amphetamines Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
Additional drug panels and specific requests are available; call 800-533-1710.
Additional Testing Requirements
If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, the following test should also be ordered, ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
3. Submitting less than 1 mL will compromise our ability to perform all necessary testing.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysMethod Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80325
80359
G0480 (if appropriate)
Reporting Name
Amphetamines Confirmation, UReference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry:
Amphetamine: <25 ng/mL
Methamphetamine: <25 ng/mL
Phentermine: <25 ng/mL
Methylenedioxyamphetamine: <25 ng/mL
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine: <25 ng/mL
Pseudoephedrine/ephedrine: <25 ng/mL reported as negative
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
8257SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 17368 | Amphetamine-By GC/MS |
| 17369 | Phentermine-By GC/MS |
| 17370 | Methamphetamine-By GC/MS |
| 17371 | Pseudoephedrine/Ephedrine-By GC/MS |
| 17372 | MDA (Ecstasy Metabolite)-By GC/MS |
| 17373 | MDMA (Ectasy)-By GC/MS |
| 17374 | Interpretation |
| 17375 | Chain of Custody |