Amphetamines, Quantitative, LC/MS/MS, Serum

Test Code

93376

Alias/See Also

LAB667

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 Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 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

10: 00 a. M. Tues, thurs, sat

Report Available

2-4 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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

27027 Tourney Road

Valencia, CA 91355-5386

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.