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Test Directory Methadone, Quantitation by GCMS, Serum

Methadone, Quantitation by GCMS, Serum

Test Summary

Compliance monitoring of methadone. Assessment of methadone toxicity.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum collected in a no additive (dark blue-top) tube

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

METHDS

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3511

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

80358 (HCPCS: G0480)

Billing Code

670173

CPT Statement

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

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: 3 days