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This code is for internal use only.

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

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