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ECSTASY SCREEN w/ CONFIRMATION

Message
Positive screen will automatically reflex to confirmation testing.


Test Code
ECSWC


Alias/See Also
MDMA


CPT Codes
80307

Includes
  • MDA (3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine)
  • MDEA (3,4-Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine)
  • MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine)


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
10 mL (1 full yellow tube)


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze specimen


Transport Container
1 Yellow round bottom tube is preferred.  
​Sterile Container or Alverno Toxi Collection kit (Occupational Medicine accounts) will be accepted.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate or freeze


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 5 days
  • Frozen samples will be accepted up to 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
QNS (quantity not sufficient)


Methodology
EIA reflex LCMS

Setup Schedule
  • Screening is performed M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
  • Confirmation testing is performed M, Tu, W, Th, F


Report Available
  • Screen reported same day tested
  • Confirmation will be reported 24-48 hours after receipt (M-F only)


Reference Range
Negative
Drug Screen Cutoff Values
Drug Name ng/mL
Ecstasy 500
MDA 100
MDEA 100
MDMA 100


Clinical Significance
This assay is a qualitative screen for the detection of ecstasy drugs (MDMA) and will automatically reflex to a confirmaiton if positive. 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  
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)


Last Updated: December 12, 2023


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.