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Amphetamines Screen (Urine)

Message
Collect 5 mL of urine in a sterile urine container


Test Code
AMP


CPT Codes
82663

Preferred Specimen
Urine, no preservatives or additives are required


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Boric Acid used as a preservative, suspected adulterated specimens


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative determination of amphetamines in human urine used in the diagnosis and treatment of amphetamine use or overdose.  Amphetamines are CNS stimulants that produce wakefulness, alertness, increased energy, reduced hunger, and an overall feeling of well being.




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.