Methylphenidate, Screen With Confirmation, Urine, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

TEST: 702550
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CPT: 80307
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Expected Turnaround Time

4 - 7 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

30 mL

Minimum Volume

15 mL

Container

Urine bottle

Collection

Random urine

Storage Instructions

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

Stability Requirements

• Room temperature: 5 days

Causes for Rejection

Insufficient volume; no ID on container; urine from preservative tube

Test Details

Use

This test is used to confirm the presence of methylphenidate. Please note this test is designed specifically for monitoring patients who are on Suboxone™/buprenorphine only. This testing should not be used for monitoring chronic pain patients (medical drug monitoring) or methadone medication assisted treatment.

Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA) and liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
702550 Methylphenidate,Scr/Conf,U,MAT 19577-6 702496 METHYLPHENIDATE IA ng/mL 19577-6
Reflex Table for METHYLPHENIDATE IA
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 702503 Methylphenidate, MS, Ur RFX 702525 Methylphenidate Pending
Reflex Table for METHYLPHENIDATE IA
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 702503 Methylphenidate, MS, Ur RFX 702526 Ritalinic Acid Pending

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