Amphetamine Confirmation/quant, serum/plasma
Test Mnemonic
AMPCQ
CPT Codes
- G0480/80324 - QTY (1)
- G0480/80359 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Ecstasy, Blood
- MDMA, Blood
- Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, Blood
Includes
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
- Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA)
- Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy, MDMA)
- Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (Eve, MDEA)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride (Gray) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 3 years (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Special Info
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use. This test is a reflex from Drug Screen 9 Panel, Serum or Plasma (DRGSC9). This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Positive cutoff: 20 ng/mL