Methadone and Metabolite, Urine

Test Code

UMETHMTB

Quest Code

15714

Includes

Methadone and EDDP

Preferred Specimen

4 mL urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Mon-Fri

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-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20151-2228

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