Methadone Qualitative, Urine
General Information
Lab Name
Methadone Qual, URN
Lab Code
UMDNQL
Epic Name
Methadone Qualitative, Urine
Description
See also: Standard Drug Scrn [UDRSS], Comprehensive Drug Scrn [UDRSCG]. Drug Psychiatric Scrn [UPDS]
Interpretation
Method
Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT)
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | Negative [NRN] | 0- | Negative [NRN] |
Effective date: 02/01/2011
Ref. Range Notes
Negative
Cutoff limit: methadone 150 ng/mL. GC Mass Spec Confirmation not performed.
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
RANDOM URINE
** Note: Confirmations if desired, require 5-8 mL each drug to Send to a Reference Lab
Quantity
requested: 5 mL urine
minimum: 0.5 mL urine **
Processing
Refrigerate urine
1. Tests
will route to a UDEC/HDEC label.
2. Once
decanted, 2 or 3 secondary CIDs will be generated depending on the test
ordered.
• HAUTO,
aliquot code RX23B- Sample for HMC automation line. To be aliquoted into BD
sterile vacutainer tube.
• HXURIN,
aliquot code RN34A- Sample for HMC storage. Place sticker on original container
after making other necessary aliquots. To be stored in/sent to HMC fridge even
if empty.
Outside Laboratories: Specimen should be frozen @ -20°C, if transport to Lab Medicine will take >24 hours.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Chemistry, Harborview (CHH)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-NW |
Main Lab
206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest |
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes