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Methadone Confirmation, Urine

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Test Codes

EPIC: LAB1230991, METCF

Department

Toxicology

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: 50 mL random urine in a screw-capped container (preferred) or other sterile collection cup. (Minimum: 30 mL)

• Refrigerate the specimen immediately after collection.
• Record the exact time of specimen collection on the container or in the computer system.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Maintain specimen refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) prior to transport.

Preparation for Courier Transport

Transport: 50 mL urine, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 30 mL)

Rejection Criteria

• Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.
• Urine Vacutainer^® tubes. Urine received in a glass or plastic tube with a rubber stopper may contain insufficient sample volume, preclude confirmatory testing, and give rise to contaminants and artifacts.

In-Lab Processing

Analyze urine specimen immediately upon receipt in the Laboratory.

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 72 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 3 months

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 1 months

Laboratory

Toxicology Laboratory, Royal Oak 

Performed

Sunday – Saturday.  
Results available within 3-5 business days.  

Test Methodology

Gas Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS).

The confirmation component of this test was developed by Beaumont Health. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Interpretation

Drugs identified: Methadone, Methadone metabolites

Concentrations of drugs and/or metabolite(s) detected in urine have not been correlated to drug levels in the bloodstream or with the degree of impairment. The presence of a drug and/or metabolite(s) in urine is only an indication of previous drug exposure.

Clinical Utility

Methadone is a synthetic narcotic analgesic that is similar to morphine. Methadone is commonly prescribed as the drug of choice in the maintenance treatment of heroin addicts. Patients in methadone therapy are routinely screened for methadone as a measure of compliance. This assay is used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of methadone use or abuse. This assay provides a preliminary analytical result. 

CPT Codes

80358
LOINC: 70149-0, 3772-1, 59705-4

Contacts

Last Updated

7/21/2024