| Test CODE | NAME |
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A424
Methylphenidate and Metabolite, Serum or Plasma, Quantitative
| Methodology: | Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Mon, Thu |
| Reported: | 3-9 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect specimen 1-6 hours after dose administration.
Collect: Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) OR Plain Red OR Green (sodium heparin) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 2 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube and freeze within 6 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Unacceptable Conditions: Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Hemolyzed specimens. Remarks: Please indicate in the supplied fields
1. Dose - List drug amount of drug and include the units of measure
2. Route - List the route of administration (IV, oral, etc.)
3. Dose Frequency - Indicate how often the dose is administered (per day, per week or as needed, etc.)
4. Type of Draw - Indicate the type of blood draw (Peak, Trough, Random, etc.)
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 80360 (Alt code: G0480) |