Test Directory

Test Code
BAMPS
Test Name
Amphetamines, Quantitative, Whole Blood
CPT Codes
AMA 80325, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 7 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

Specimen

Container

Volume

Whole Blood

Grey Top* (Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate)

3 mL

Whole Blood

Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin)

3 mL

Whole Blood

Lavender Top (EDTA)

3 mL

Serum

Red Top, Plain

1 mL

*Preferred Specimen

Processing and Submission Instructions

For forensic or legal purposes, submit specimen in a plastic evidence bag with a Chain-of-Custody Form.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Causes for Rejection

Specimens collected in separator tubes will be rejected. 

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

Analyte

 Therapeutic Range (ng/mL)

Amphetamine

30-110

Methamphetamine

10-50

MDA

None Detected

MDMA

None Detected

Limitations

Analyte

Reporting Limit (ng/mL)

Amphetamine

10

Methamphetamine

10

MDA

10

MDMA

10

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Adderall
  • Amphetamine
  • Concerta
  • Desoxyn
  • Dexedrine
  • Ecstasy
  • Meth
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
  • Methamphetamine
  • MDA
  • MDMA
  • Molly
  • Selegiline
  • Vyvanse
  • XTC
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week