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HelpTest Code AMUR / UCAMP-MC AMPHETAMINE, QUANTITATIVE, URINE
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | AMUR |
| EPIC | LAB10187 |
| Michigan | UCAMP |
Performing Laboratory
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
Useful For
GC-MS confirmation for amphetamine, methamphetamine, Methylenedioxyamphetamine, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine and Methylenedioxyethlamphetamine
Method Name
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Reference Values
Amphetamine: >100 ng/mL
Methamphetamine: >100 ng/mL
MDMA (Ecstasy): >100 ng/mL
MDA (Ecstasy metabolite): >100 ng/mL
MDEA: >100 ng/mL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2-5 Days
Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Preferred Container
Screw-Capped Plastic Container
Preferred Volume
Urine, Random: 10 mL (Screw-Capped Plastic Container)
Minimum Volume
Urine, Random: 3 mL (Screw-Capped Plastic Container)
Specimen Collection and Handling
Send urine refrigerated.
Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine, Random
Frozen: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Room Temp: 48 Hours
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 80324 | Amphetamines | |
| 80359 | ||
| G0480 | Drug Test (Definitive), 1-7 Classes | Government Payers, if Applicable |
Performing Laboratory Location
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
LOINC Code Information
56120-9
Clinical Significance
INTENDED POSITIVES:
Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine (Adderall, Dexedrine, DextroStat, LiQuadd, ProCentra, Vyvanse, Speed)
Benzphetamine (Didrex)
Methamphetamine (Desoxyn, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Meth)
Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy, MDMA)
Phentermine (Adipex-P, Ionamin, Pro-Fast)
POSSIBLE UNINTENDED POSITIVES:
Levmetamfetamine (Vicks vapor Inhaler)
Selegine (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar)