Methylphenidate, Metabolite Confirmation/Quantitation Serum or Plasma
Order Name
Methphen S/P
Test Number: 6905081
Revision Date 04/24/2021
Test Number: 6905081
Revision Date 04/24/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Methylphenidate, Metabolite Confirmation/Quantitation Serum or Plasma
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Quant Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Gray-top (sodium fluoride), Red-top or Green-top (heparin) tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE; do NOT refreeze. Specimen Collection: Separate serum or plasma and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Freeze and ship frozen. Collect specimen as a peak level one to two hours after dosing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUMBIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Unstable, Refrigerated : Unstable, Frozen: 6 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3-5 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 715300 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 715300 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80360 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |