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Methadone Screen

Test Code
METHADONE SCREEN PANEL


Alias/See Also
DAU


Includes
Methadone screen
Creatinine
pH
Specific Gravity


Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Minimum Volume
5 mL


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
Methadone None detected
pH 4- 10
Specific gravity 1.003 - 1.020
Creatinine >20 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Methadone is used in the detoxification and maintenance programs for physical dependence on narcotics. The analysis for methadone is useful in the determination of compliance with maintenance program prescriptions, and in the determination of dose effectiveness.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 8, 2019


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.