Urine Methylphenidate, LC-MS/MS
Order Code:
RITALN
Test Summary
Methylphenidate is a mild CNS stimulant used to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children.
Aliases
Methylphenidate, Ritalin, Focalin, Concerta
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved specimen, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
RITALN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6634
Includes
Methylphenidate
CPT Code
- 80360
Billing Code
- 700021
CPT Statement
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
Lab Developed Test: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Labs. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved specimen, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days