METHADONE AND METHADONE METABOLITE SCREEN WITH GC-MS CONFIRMATION, URINE

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	METMB
EPIC	LAB10902

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

The screening assay detects methadone and methadone metabolite (EDDP).

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) (If indicated)

Reference Values

EIA: Not Detected

Methadone EIA cutoff concentration: 300 ng/Ml

Methadone metabolite EIA cutoff concentration: 1000 ng/mL

GC-MS:

Positives are reported with a quantitative GC-MS result (cutoff concentration: < 100 ng/mL)

Please see test code METHQ for additional methadone confirmatory testing information.

For help with interpretation please call: 877-323-0045

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

If Negative

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
METHADONE METABOLITE SCREEN, URINE
METHADONE SCREEN, URINE

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Preferred Container

Urine Cup

Preferred Volume

Urine, Random: 25 mL (Urine Cup)

Minimum Volume

Urine, Random: 10 mL (Urine Cup)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Collect random urine and send refrigerated in a clean, non-sterile urine container.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Urine, Random

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
80307	Drug Test, Presumptive Screening, By Instrument Chemistry (i.e Immunoassay, Chromatography, and Mass Spectrometry)
80358	Methadone (Definitive), Quantitative	if Indicated
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

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