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Test Code
CRITA
Test Name
Methylphenidate, Quantitative, Urine
CPT Codes
AMA 80360, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Useful in determining the use or abuse of Methylphenidate.

Testing includes identification and quantitation of:

  • Methylphenidate
  • Ritalinic Acid (Methylphenidate metabolite)
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

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)

Methylphenidate

10

Ritalinic Acid

100
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Adhansia
  • Aptensio
  • Concerta
  • Focalin
  • Ritalin
  • MPH
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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