Test Directory

Test Code
AMPR
Test Name
Amphetamines, Qualitative, Urine with reflex
CPT Codes
80307
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days (for confirmation of positive screening results or if reflex testing is required)
Clinical Utility

This qualitative screen is useful for detection of drug abuse/use of amphetamines.

Medication match analysis is not included with this test.

This test will not reflex an unexpected negative.

Direct definitive testing is available.

Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine 

 Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)  

 Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL 

Processing and Submission Instructions
  • This is a qualitative screen, and the result is reported as positive or negative.
  • Definitive testing by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is available upon request by contacting the Customer Care at 1-877-402-4221.
  • Definitive testing may be requested/added up to 1 week after reporting of the initial results.
  • Chain-of-Custody Form is optional.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 7 Days

Refrigerated

 7 Days

Causes for Rejection

Urine specimens received in tubes containing preservatives will be rejected.

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Limitations

Analyte

Cutoff Concentration (ng/mL)

Amphetamines

500

Performing Location
Redeemer Health, Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names

Amphetamines Alternate Names:

  • Adderall
  • Amphetamine
  • Desoxyn
  • Dexedrine
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
  • Selegiline
  • Vyvanse

 

Methamphetamine Alternate Names:

  • Meth
  • Methamphetamine

 

MDMA Alternate Names;

  • XTC
  • Ecstasy
  • MDMA
  • MDA (MDMA metabolite)
  • Molly
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily