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HelpTest ID FMTMS Methadone and Metabolite, Serum
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, preservative-free vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a red top tube(s). Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic, preservative-free vial.
Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Methadone and Metabolite, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 29 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limits(s) determined each analysis.
Methadone: None Detected ng/mL
EDDP: None Detected ng/mL
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Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
6 to 10 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
80358
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FMTMS | Methadone and Metabolite, S | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6338 | Methadone | 3772-1 |
| Z6339 | EDDP | 60071-8 |