Methylenedioxymethamphetamine and Metabolite Screen, Meconium Test (9293ME)
| Analysis Code |
9293ME |
| Test Name |
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine and Metabolite Screen, Meconium |
| Test Includes |
MDA [LC-MS/MS], MDMA [LC-MS/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Adam
Ecstasy
MDMA Metabolite
Methylenedioxyamphetamine
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
XTC |
| Purpose |
Drug of Abuse Monitoring; Abuse Monitoring; Clinical Analysis; Forensic Analysis; Screening for a Class of Drugs and Identification of Positive Findings |
| Category |
Stimulant |
| Method(s) |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/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: 1 month(s)
Refrigerated: 1 month(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 1 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[LC-MS/MS] Monday-Friday 2nd Shift 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103
[LC-MS/MS] 80100 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
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