DEXTROMETHORPHAN (DM) AND METABOLITE, QUANTITATIVE, URINE

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	DXMTU
EPIC	LAB20281
LabCorp	790340

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

Detecting presence of dextromethorphan, an over-the-counter cough suppressant with abuse potential

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MC/MS)

Reference Values

Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

7 Days

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Preferred Container

Urine Cup – No preservative

Preferred Volume

Urine, Random: 10 mL (Urine Cup)

Minimum Volume

Urine, Random: 0.5 mL (Urine Cup)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Send specimen refrigerated or frozen.

Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

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