Methadone and Metabolite, Urine

Test Code

DRUG ABUSE SCREEN, URN

Quest Code

15714

Alias/See Also

DRUG ABUSE SCREEN, URN
TOXSCR
CREAUSPOT
Methadone

CPT Codes
80358, (G0480)

Includes

Methadone and EDDP

Preferred Specimen

15 mL random urine

Minimum Volume

10 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Methadone is used in the detoxification and maintenance programs for physical dependence on narcotics. The analysis for methadone is useful in the determination of compliance with maintenance program prescriptions, and in the determination of dose effectiveness.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: September 10, 2019

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