Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and Metabolite, Blood, Serum or Plasma [11332X]

Test Code

12915

CPT Codes
80359

Includes

MDA, MDMA, MDEA

Preferred Specimen

5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood or plasma collected in a fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/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: Tues-Sat a.m.; Report available: 3 days

Reference Range

MDMA:	<200	ng/mL
MDEA:	<200	ng/mL
MDA:	<200	ng/mL

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

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