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HelpTest Code CO-AMP Amphetamines, Urine, Confirm Only by LCMS/MS
Useful For
Detecting exposure to amphetamines to monitor compliance in taking prescribed medication or to detect abuse
Synonyms/Keywords
Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDMA, Ecstasy, MDA, Adderall, Speed, Phentermine, Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Desoxyn, Crystal Meth, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, methylenedioxyamphetamine, amines, MDEA, Vyvanse
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Urine | Sage urine collection container | Sterile plastic container with no preservatives | 5 mL | 3 mL | 1.5 mL |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerate (Preferred) | 30 days |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Test Information
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Interpretations
Current Cutoff Levels for Toxicology
Methamphetamine metabolizes to amphetamine, therefore both can be present after use of methamphetamine.
The approximate detection time of amphetamines in urine is between 1-3 days after last use.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield |
Negative. Positives are reported with a quantitative LCMS/MS (phentermine, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are reported with a qualitative LCMS/MS). |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Special Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 2-4 days |
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/MS) using Multiple Reaction Monitoring |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80326 | 1 | Amphetamine Confirmation by LCMS/MS | ||
| 80359 | 1 | Methylenedioxyamphetamines (MDA, MDMA, and MDEA) | ||
| G0480 | 1 | Amphetamine/Methamphetamine Confirmation by LCMS/MS | For Marshfield Clinic and Medicare/Medicaid |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80326 | 1 | Amphetamine Confirmation by LCMS/MS | ||
| 80359 | 1 | Methylenedioxyamphetamines (MDA, MDMA, and MDEA) | ||
| G0480 | 1 | Amphetamine/Methamphetamine Confirmation by LCMS/MS | For Medicare/Medicaid |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| COM | Amphetamines, Urine, Confirm |
| Cerner |
Amphetamine, Urine, Confirm Only by LCMSMS |