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Amphetamines, Quantitative, LC/MS/MS, Serum
Test Code93376
CPT Codes
80325, 80359
Includes
Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Phentermine, MDA, MDMA, MDEA
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 3-5 days
Reference Range
Amphetamine | <5 ng/mL |
Methamphetamine | <5 ng/mL |
Phentermine | <5 ng/mL |
MDA | <5 ng/mL |
MDMA | <5 ng/mL |
MDEA | <5 ng/mL |
Clinical Significance
This test is useful to monitor prescribed drug therapy. It is also utilized as a confirmation test for positive screen results that automatically reflex for confirmation at an additional charge.