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Test Code LAB5379 Methadone

Useful For

Use:Methadone is an addictive narcotic drug that is used for pain relief.  Measurements of methadone are used in the diagnosis and treatment of methadone use and overdose, and to determine compliance with regulations in
methadone maintenance treatment.

Performing Laboratory

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
  • Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)

 

Performing Department

Chemistry

Specimen Required

Specimen:  10 ml urine
Random urine container, no preservatives.
Specimen can be collected at any time.  If specimen is from OB patient or newborn infant, strict legal chain of custody procedures are required.  See various drug panels.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Refrigerate up to 7 days

Day(s) Performed

Routines - run in A.M. daily; STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in the laboratory.

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay

CPT Code Information

Code: 80101
Description: Drug screen, qualitative; single drug class method (eg, immunoassay, enzyme assay), each drug class 

Billing Code

2050854

Secondary ID

Dolophine (Methadone)