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HelpTest ID FLEVA Levamisole, Urine
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Urine
Collection Container: Plastic, preservative-free urine container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
Collect 1 mL random urine without preservative. Send specimen refrigerated in a preservative- free plastic urine container.
Secondary ID
75401Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Levamisole, UrineSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Ambient | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Clinical Information
Levamisole is used as a veterinary antihelminthic (worming agent) in animals. It is no longer available in North America for human use. However, from July-September 2008 approximately 30% of cocaine seized by the DEA was contaminated with levamisole.
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis
Units: mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
Report Available
7 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80375