Amphetamines screen urine

Test Code

AMPHETAMINE SCREEN PANEL

Alias/See Also

DAU, OVDS, CAUS
Chemistry

Includes

Amphetamines screen
Creatinine
pH
Specific Gravity

Preferred Specimen

Random urine

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Instructions

Samples should be frozen if not tested within 5 days. Positive samples are held for 7 days. Positive results sent to reference lab for confirmation at the request of the provider.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 5 days.

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 - 3 days

Reference Range

Analyte	Reference range
Amphetamine	None detected
pH	4- 10
Specific gravity	1.003 - 1.020
Creatinine	>20 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Amphetamines are CNS stimulants available by prescription and illicitly. Presence in urine indicates prior exposure. Methamphetamine metabolizes to amphetamine and can be detected in urine 3 hours after exposure. Half-life is 10-20 hours. Usually detectable 24-48 hours after use.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate Contact Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Bedford Contact Bhumikaben Patel 781-687-2976

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

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