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HelpTest Code 6MAMU 6-Monoacetylmorphine Confirmation, Random, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
6-MAM Confirmation, USpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
1. For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain-of-Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order 6MAMX / 6-Monoacetylmorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
2. If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, order ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
3. Additional drug panels and specific requests are available. Call 800-533-1710 or 507-266-5700.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.1 mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Wednesday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
3 to 7 daysReference Values
Negative
6-MAM cutoff concentration: <5 ng/mL
Useful For
CPT Code Information
80356
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6MAMU | 6-MAM Confirmation, U | 19593-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 30983 | 6-Monoacetylmorphine by GC/MS | 19593-3 |
| 29898 | 6-MAM Interpretation | 69050-3 |
| 29899 | Chain of Custody | 77202-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.