Methylphenidate Metabolite, Immunoassay, Qualitative, Urine

TEST: 718731
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CPT: 80307
Updated on 12/5/2024
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Synonyms

  • Ritalin®

Special Instructions

This assay currently is not available in New York state.

This assay currently is not available in New York state.

Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine

Volume

10 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Plastic urine container without preservative

Collection

Collect urine in a plastic urine container without preservative.

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days):Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Test Details

Use

Detect the presence of methylphenidate, a prescription stimulant drug

Limitations

This is a laboratory-developed test using FUO reagents.

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

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