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Methadone and Metabolite, Urine
Test Code15714
CPT Codes
80358, (G0480)
Includes
Methadone and EDDP
Preferred Specimen
4 mL urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (MS)
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153