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Test Code
CAMPS
Test Name
Amphetamines, Quantitative, Urine
CPT Codes
AMA 80325, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Useful in determining the use or abuse of Amphetamines.

 

Testing includes identification and quantitation of:

  • Amphetamine
  • Methamphetamine
  • MDA
  • MDMA
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine   

Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)   

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL   

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
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Limitations

Analyte

Cutoff Concentration (ng/mL)

Amphetamine

100

Methamphetamine

100

MDA

100

MDMA

100

Performing Location
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, 3 times per week