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HelpTest Code METHQ / UCMTH-MC DRUGS OF ABUSE, METHADONE, QUANTITATIVE, URINE
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | METHQ |
| EPIC | LAB10959 |
| Michigan | UCMTH |
Performing Laboratory
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
Useful For
Compliance monitoring of methadone therapy in patients being treated for heroin addictions
Method Name
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Reference Values
Negative
GC-MS cutoff concentration:
Methadone: <100 ng/mL
EDDP (major metabolite): <100 ng/mL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1-2 Days
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
1. Collect random urine.
2. Mix well and send urine refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic container.
Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine, Random
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
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 80358 | Methadone (Definitive), Quantitative | |
| G0480 | Drug Test (Definitive), 1-7 Classes | Government Payers, if Applicable |
| G0481 | Drug Test (Definitive), 8-14 Classes | Government Payers, if Applicable |
| G0482 | Drug Test (Definitive), 15-21 Classes | Government Payers, if Applicable |
| G0483 | Drug Test (Definitive), 22+ Classes | Government Payers, if Applicable |
Performing Laboratory Location
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
LOINC Code Information
16246-1
2161-8
58429-2
58715-4
Rejection Information
Urine catheter cup (with needle)