Amphetamines (D/L Ratio), Meconium Test (0329ME)
| Analysis Code |
0329ME |
| Test Name |
Amphetamines (D/L Ratio), Meconium |
| Test Includes |
D/L Amphetamine Ratio [GC/MS], D/L Methamphetamine Ratio [GC/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Benzedrine
Biphetamine
Crank
Crystal
Desoxyn
Dexedrine
Methedrine
Speed |
| Purpose |
Differentiation of non-scheduled and DEA scheduled Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Isomers |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
5 g Meconium |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
Collect at least 5 grams, approximately 1 tablespoon, of the black- tarry Meconium sample and place into a clean 40 mL polyethylene bottle. The sample may be combined several times from each evacuation up to approximately 72 hours or when the sample starts to turn yellowish-green. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 16 day(s)
Refrigerated: 16 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 16 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC/MS] Tuesday 4 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103
[GC/MS] 82145 |
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