Methylphenidate and Metabolite Screen, Urine Test (9193U)
| Analysis Code |
9193U |
| Test Name |
Methylphenidate and Metabolite Screen, Urine |
| Test Includes |
Methylphenidate [LC-MS/MS], Ritalinic Acid [LC-MS/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Concerta®
Methidate®
Methylphenidate Metabolite
Ritalin® |
| Purpose |
Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Stimulant |
| Method(s) |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Urine |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen (-20 °C): 5 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Received Refrigerated. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[LC-MS/MS] Monday Friday 2nd Shift 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[LC-MS/MS] 80100 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
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