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Test Directory Methadone and Metabolite, Urine

Methadone and Metabolite, Urine

Test Summary

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.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

4 mL urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

METDMT

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB1766

Includes

Methadone and EDDP

CPT Code

80358 (HCPCS: G0480)

Billing Code

670170

CPT Statement

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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day