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Test Code
DMECS
Alias/See Also
DECS; MDMA
CPT Codes
80359
Includes
- MDA (3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine)
- MDEA (3,4-Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine)
- MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine)
Preferred Specimen
1 Yellow round bottom tube is preferred
Minimum Volume
10 mL (1 full yellow tube)
Other Acceptable Specimens
or Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or frozen
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- Frozen samples will be accepted up to 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles will be rejected.
Methodology
LC/MS/MS
Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F
Report Available
Report available within 24-48 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Mass spec reporting limit:
Component | Reporting Limit |
---|---|
MDA | 100 ng/mL |
MDEA | 100 ng/mL |
MDMA | 100 ng/mL |
Clinical Significance
This test is used for quantitative confirmation of a positive drug screen. Positive Chain of Custody screens are kept frozen for 1 year. Positive Non-Chain of Custody screens are kept frozen for 30 days.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHMS (LC/MS/MS, Mass Spec)
Last Updated: June 8, 2023