Drug Confirmation, Amphetamines, Urine
General Information
Lab Name
Amphetamines Confirmation, Urine
Lab Code
UAMPC
Epic Name
Amphetamines Confirmation, Urine
Description
Amphetamines and ritalinic acid in urine are measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.
The reportable range for amphetamine and methamphetamine is 0.05 - 50 mcg/mL, MDA, MDMA, and Retalinic Acid is 0.1 - 50 mcg/mL with imprecision between 4.2 and 4.7 %CV.
Synonyms
3, 3-4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy) confirmation, 4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine confirmation, MDMA, Methamphetamine confirmation, methylphenidate
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| UAMPHT | Amphetamine, Urine |
| UMAM | Methamphetamine, Urine |
| UMDAM | MDA, Urine |
| UMDMAM | MDMA, Urine |
| URITA | Ritalinic Acid, Urine |
| UPHENT | Phentermine, Urine |
| UAMPCM | Amphetamines Confirmation Method, Urine |
Interpretation
Method
HPLC - Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Random Urine
Quantity
requested: 1 mL urine
minimum: 0.5 mL urine
Processing
Store at 2-8°C up to 1 week; freezer stability up to 2 years at -20°C.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Chemistry, Harborview (CHH)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Chemistry, Special
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|---|
Frequency
Mondays and Thursdays
Available STAT?
No