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Test Code TXAMN TOX SCREEN UR + AMPHETAMINE QN NEG REFLEX

Important Note

1. This panel does not detect methylphenidate (Concerta, Methylin, Ritalin, Medikinet, Equasym XL).  Please order test code METHL (a separate send out test).

2. This panel does not detect certain synthetic opiates.  Please order separate tests/panels that contain the specified drug name in the title:

  • Buprenorphine (Burenex, Suboxone)
  • Meperidine (Demerol)
  • Tapentadol (Nucynta)
  • Tramadol (Tradol, Ultram, Ultracet)

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting drugs of abuse.

Positive test results are presumptive and are not confirmed.

A “not detected” amphetamine result will be confirmed if detectable by GC-MS at an additional charge.

Method Name

Cloned Enzyme Donor Immunoassay (CEDIA)

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

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

Reference Values

Not Detected

Screening Cutoff Concentration:

Amphetamines: 500 ng/mL

Barbiturates: 200 ng/mL

Benzodiazepines: 200 ng/mL

Cocaine (benzoylecgonine – cocaine metabolite): 300 ng/Ml

Fentanyl: 1 ng/mL

Methadone: 300 ng/mL

Methadone metabolite: 1000 ng/mL

MDMA: 500 ng/mL

Opiates: 300 ng/mL

Oxycodone: 100 ng/mL

Phencyclidine: 25 ng/mL

Propoxyphene: 300 ng/mL

Tetrahydrocannabinol carboxylic acid: 50 ng/mL

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

Please see test code AMUR for additional amphetamine confirmatory testing information.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

4 days (for negative amphetamine confirmation)

Specimen Type

Urine

Preferred Container

Urine Cup

Preferred Volume

Urine: 25 mL (Urine Cup)

Minimum Volume

Urine: 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

Frozen: 30 Days

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

80307 Drug Test, Presumptive Screening, By Instrument Chemistry (i.e Immunoassay, Chromatography, and Mass Spectrometry)  
80326 Amphetamines, 5 or more (Definitive Drug Testing), Quantitative  
G0480 Drug Test (Definitive), 1-7 Classes  
G0481 Drug Test (Definitive), 8-14 Classes  
G0482 Drug Test (Definitive), 15-21 Classes  
G0483 Drug Test (Definitive), 22+ Classes  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

This test is intended for clinical monitoring and management of patients. It is not intended for non-medical use such as employment or forensic testing.

Specific gravity, pH creatinine and oxidants will be performed and reported at no additional charge to identify potential adulteration of the urine specimen.

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)

Maximum Laboratory Time

4 Days