Test Code MMU Methadone Metabolite, Qualitative Screen, Urine
Additional Codes
Emergency Drugs of Abuse Screen; EDS
Specimen Type
Urine, random
Container/Tube
Sterile Urine Container
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Includes
Qualitative screening for methadone metabolite in urine
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).
Test Usage
For medical purposes only.
This test must not be used for employee drug testing or other
purposes requiring a chain of custody handling procedure.
Additional Information
Cutoff values used to discern “positive” from
“none detected” results:
Methadone Metabolite 100 ng/mL
All positive results are considered presumptive unless
confirmed
by an alternate method.
Critical Results
None
Fee Code
31580307
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Available
CPT
80307
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Values
None detected
Reject Due To
Random Collections ONLY.
NO preservatives or additives or sample will be rejected.
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Synonyms
EDDP, Methadone Metabolite
Test Limitations
All positive results are considered presumptive unless
confirmed
by an alternate method. This test should not be used for
employee
drug screening or other purposes requiring a chain of custody
handling procedure.
Stability: Refrigerated
5 days