Methaqualone, Urine

Test Code
39814


CPT Codes
80368

Preferred Specimen
2 mL urine collected in a plastic container (preservative-free)


Minimum Volume
0.7 mL


Instructions
Urine specimens should be collected in a plastic (polyethylene) bottle. Do not fill bottle past the shoulder. Close with a screw-cap, which has a self-sealing liner (e.g., 40 mL bottle and cap).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Ffrozen: 1 year


Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule
Set-up: As needed; Report available: 8 days


Clinical Significance
Identification and Quantitation.




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.