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Dextromethorphan (DM) and Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine-994

Test info

Test name:

Dextromethorphan (DM) and Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Methorphan

Tests included:

Dextromethorphan
Dextrorphan

Useful for:

Detect presence of dextromethorphan, an over-the-counter cough suppressant with abuse potential

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Volume:

10.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 3 days

Refrigerated - >3 days

Frozen - >3 days

Reason for rejection:

Urine in preservative tube

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (790340); R-NX

TAT:

5-10 days

Method:

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Billing

CPT codes:

G0480

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Tracking

Date created:

05/02/2025

Revised date:

05/05/2025

Review date:

05/02/2025