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Amphetamines, Quantitative, LC/MS/MS, Serum

Test Code
93376


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST)


Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days


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.




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.