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Methylphenidate and metabolite, urine-994

Test info

Test name:

Methylphenidate and metabolite, urine

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Ritalin
Ritalinic Acid

Tests included:

Methylphenidate
Ritalinic Acid

Useful for:

Detect the presence of methylphenidate, a prescription stimulant drug

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Volume:

10 mL

Minimum volume:

1 mL

Processing instructions:

Freeze

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Transport and stability:

Frozen (strict) – 14 days

Refrigerated - NO

Ambient – NO

Reason for rejection:

Sample received in preservative tube
Sample received thawed

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp (791170):R- NX

TAT:

5 - 10 days

Method:

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

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Not established

Billing

CPT codes:

G0480

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Tracking

Date created:

04/12/2021

Revised date:

12/29/2023

Review date:

12/21/2023